Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version We have heard of Moab’s pride— how great is her arrogance!— of her conceit, her pride and her insolence; but her boasts are empty. New Living Translation We have heard about proud Moab— about its pride and arrogance and rage. But all that boasting has disappeared. English Standard Version We have heard of the pride of Moab— how proud he is!— of his arrogance, his pride, and his insolence; in his idle boasting he is not right. Berean Standard Bible We have heard of Moab’s pomposity, his exceeding pride and conceit, his overflowing arrogance. But his boasting is empty. King James Bible We have heard of the pride of Moab; he is very proud: even of his haughtiness, and his pride, and his wrath: but his lies shall not be so. New King James Version We have heard of the pride of Moab— He is very proud— Of his haughtiness and his pride and his wrath; But his lies shall not be so. New American Standard Bible We have heard of the pride of Moab, an excessive pride; Even of his arrogance, pride, and fury; His idle boasts are false. NASB 1995 We have heard of the pride of Moab, an excessive pride; Even of his arrogance, pride, and fury; His idle boasts are false. NASB 1977 We have heard of the pride of Moab, an excessive pride; Even of his arrogance, pride, and fury; His idle boasts are false. Legacy Standard Bible We have heard of the pride of Moab, an excessive pride; Even of his lofty pride, pride, and fury; His idle boasts are false. Amplified Bible We have heard of the pride of Moab, an excessive pride— Even of his arrogance, his conceit, his rage, His untruthful boasting. Christian Standard Bible We have heard of Moab’s pride — how very proud he is — his haughtiness, his pride, his arrogance, and his empty boasting. Holman Christian Standard Bible We have heard of Moab’s pride— how very proud he is— his haughtiness, his pride, his arrogance, and his empty boasting. American Standard Version We have heard of the pride of Moab, that he is very proud; even of his arrogancy, and his pride, and his wrath; his boastings are nought. Contemporary English Version We have heard of Moab's pride. Its people strut and boast, but without reason. English Revised Version We have heard of the pride of Moab, that he is very proud; even of his arrogancy, and his pride, and his wrath; his boastings are nought. GOD'S WORD® Translation We've heard of the arrogance of Moab's people. They are very arrogant. We've heard of their boasting, arrogance, and conceit, but their boasts aren't true. Good News Translation The people of Judah say, "We have heard how proud the people of Moab are. We know that they are arrogant and conceited, but their boasts are empty." International Standard Version "We've heard about Moab's pride— so very proud he became!— his arrogance, his pride, and his insolence; therefore he is alone. Majority Standard Bible We have heard of Moab?s pomposity, his exceeding pride and conceit, his overflowing arrogance. But his boasting is empty. NET Bible We have heard about Moab's pride, their great arrogance, their boasting, pride, and excess. But their boastful claims are empty! New Heart English Bible We have heard of the pride of Moab, that he is very proud; even of his arrogance, his pride, and his wrath. His boastings are nothing. Webster's Bible Translation We have heard of the pride of Moab; he is very proud: even of his haughtiness, and his pride, and his wrath: but his lies shall not be so. World English Bible We have heard of the pride of Moab, that he is very proud; even of his arrogance, his pride, and his wrath. His boastings are nothing. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWe have heard of the pride of Moab—very proud, "" His pride, and his arrogance, and his wrath—his boastings [are] not right. Young's Literal Translation We have heard of the pride of Moab -- very proud, His pride, and his arrogance, and his wrath, Not right are his devices. Smith's Literal Translation We heard the pride of Moab; he was greatly elated; his haughtiness and his pride and his wrath; not so his empty talk. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWe have heard of the pride of Moab, he is exceeding proud: his pride and his arrogancy, and his indignation is more than his strength. Catholic Public Domain Version We have heard of the pride of Moab; he is very proud. His pride and his arrogance and his indignation is more than his strength. New American Bible We have heard of the pride of Moab, how very proud he is, Of his haughtiness, pride, and arrogance that his empty words do not match. New Revised Standard Version We have heard of the pride of Moab —how proud he is!— of his arrogance, his pride, and his insolence; his boasts are false. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWe have heard of the majesty of Moab; he is very proud, even of his haughtiness and his wrath; his augurers so predict concerning him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated We have heard the pride of Moab because he is very proud; thus his pride and his elevation and his enduring wrath his soothsayers did not show concerning him OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917We have heard of the pride of Moab; He is very proud; Even of his haughtiness, and his pride, and his arrogancy, His ill-founded boastings. Brenton Septuagint Translation We have heard of the pride of Moab; he is very proud. I have cut off his pride: thy prophecy shall not be thus, no not thus. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Prophecy of Moab's Devastation…5in loving devotion a throne will be established in the tent of David. A judge seeking justice and hastening righteousness will sit on it in faithfulness. 6We have heard of Moab’s pomposity, his exceeding pride and conceit, his overflowing arrogance. But his boasting is empty. 7Therefore let Moab wail; let them wail together for Moab. Moan for the raisin cakes of Kir-hareseth, you who are utterly stricken.… Cross References Jeremiah 48:29-30 We have heard of Moab’s pomposity, his exceeding pride and conceit, his proud arrogance and haughtiness of heart. / I know his insolence,” declares the LORD, “but it is futile. His boasting is as empty as his deeds. Obadiah 1:3-4 The pride of your heart has deceived you, O dwellers in the clefts of the rocks whose habitation is the heights, who say in your heart, ‘Who can bring me down to the ground?’ / Though you soar like the eagle and make your nest among the stars, even from there I will bring you down,” declares the LORD. Zephaniah 2:10 This they shall have in return for their pride, for taunting and mocking the people of the LORD of Hosts. Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. Ezekiel 28:2 “Son of man, tell the ruler of Tyre that this is what the Lord GOD says: Your heart is proud, and you have said, ‘I am a god; I sit in the seat of gods in the heart of the sea.’ Yet you are a man and not a god, though you have regarded your heart as that of a god. Jeremiah 49:16 The terror you cause and the pride of your heart have deceived you, O dwellers in the clefts of the rocks, O occupiers of the mountain summit. Though you elevate your nest like the eagle, even from there I will bring you down,” declares the LORD. Isaiah 2:11-12 The proud look of man will be humbled, and the loftiness of men brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. / For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbled— Isaiah 13:11 I will punish the world for its evil and the wicked for their iniquity. I will end the haughtiness of the arrogant and lay low the pride of the ruthless. Isaiah 25:11 He will spread out his hands within it, as a swimmer spreads his arms to swim. His pride will be brought low, despite the skill of his hands. Isaiah 2:17 So the pride of man will be brought low, and the loftiness of men will be humbled; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day, Luke 14:11 For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” James 4:6 But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” 1 Peter 5:5 Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Matthew 23:12 For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. 2 Corinthians 10:17-18 Rather, “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.” / For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends. Treasury of Scripture We have heard of the pride of Moab; he is very proud: even of his haughtiness, and his pride, and his wrath: but his lies shall not be so. have Isaiah 2:11 The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day. Jeremiah 48:26,29,30,42 Make ye him drunken: for he magnified himself against the LORD: Moab also shall wallow in his vomit, and he also shall be in derision… Amos 2:1 Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Moab, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because he burned the bones of the king of Edom into lime: but Isaiah 28:15,18 Because ye have said, We have made a covenant with death, and with hell are we at agreement; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, it shall not come unto us: for we have made lies our refuge, and under falsehood have we hid ourselves: … Isaiah 44:25 That frustrateth the tokens of the liars, and maketh diviners mad; that turneth wise men backward, and maketh their knowledge foolish; Jeremiah 50:36 A sword is upon the liars; and they shall dote: a sword is upon her mighty men; and they shall be dismayed. Jump to Previous Arrogance Arrogancy Boastings Boasts Conceit Devices Empty Excessive False. Fury Great Haughtiness Heard High Idle Ill-Founded Insolence Lies Moab Moab's Nought Overweening Passion Pratings Pride Proud Right Vain Word Words WrathJump to Next Arrogance Arrogancy Boastings Boasts Conceit Devices Empty Excessive False. Fury Great Haughtiness Heard High Idle Ill-Founded Insolence Lies Moab Moab's Nought Overweening Passion Pratings Pride Proud Right Vain Word Words WrathIsaiah 16 1. Moab is exhorted to yield obedience to the throne of David6. Moab is threatened for her pride 9. The prophet bewails her 12. The judgment of Moab We have heard of Moab’s pomposity The nation of Moab, located east of the Dead Sea, was often in conflict with Israel. Moab's reputation for arrogance is well-documented in the Bible. This phrase suggests that Moab's pride was well-known among neighboring nations. Historically, Moab was a prosperous region, which may have contributed to its sense of superiority. The Moabites were descendants of Lot, Abraham's nephew, which adds a familial tension to their interactions with Israel. his exceeding pride and conceit his overflowing arrogance But his boasting is empty Persons / Places / Events 1. MoabAn ancient kingdom located east of the Dead Sea, often in conflict with Israel. Moab is known for its pride and arrogance, which is a central theme in this verse. 2. Isaiah A major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah is the author of the book. He prophesied during a time of great political turmoil and moral decline in Israel and Judah. 3. Pride and Arrogance The central themes of this verse, highlighting Moab's excessive self-importance and the consequences of such attitudes. Teaching Points The Danger of PridePride is a destructive force that can lead to downfall. As Christians, we are called to humility, recognizing our dependence on God rather than our own abilities. Empty Boasting Boasting without substance is futile. Our confidence should be in the Lord, not in our own achievements or status. God's Opposition to the Proud Scripture consistently shows that God opposes the proud. We should strive to cultivate humility in our lives, seeking God's grace and favor. Reflecting on Our Attitudes Regular self-examination is crucial. We should ask ourselves if pride is creeping into our lives and take steps to address it through prayer and accountability. Learning from Moab's Example The account of Moab serves as a warning. We should learn from their mistakes and seek to live in a way that honors God, avoiding the pitfalls of pride and arrogance.(6) We have heard of the pride of Moab . . .--The hopes of the prophet are clouded by the remembrance of the characteristic sin of Moab. Of this the Moabite Inscription gives sufficient evidence. (See Notes on Isaiah 15) Isaiah's language finds an echo in Jeremiah 48:29. But his lies shall not be so.--Better, "his lies, or boasts, are of no worth," are "not so" as they seem to be. Verse 6. - We have heard of the pride of Moab. A new section commences. Moab has not accepted the offer of mercy made in vers. 1-5, and is therefore denounced afresh. Her "pride" prevented her from renewing her subjection to the house of David, and therefore it is her pride which is specially condemned. His lies shall not be so; rather, of no worth are his boast-tags. The result will not correspond with them.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew We have heardשָׁמַ֥עְנוּ (šā·ma‘·nū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently of Moab’s מוֹאָ֖ב (mō·w·’āḇ) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4124: Moab -- a son of Lot,also his descendants and the territory where they settled pride, גְאוֹן־ (ḡə·’ō·wn-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1347: Arrogance, majesty, ornament his exceeding מְאֹ֑ד (mə·’ōḏ) Adverb Strong's 3966: Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily pride גֵּ֣א (gê) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 1341: Haughty [and] conceit, גַּאֲוָת֧וֹ (ga·’ă·wā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1346: Arrogance, majesty, ornament his overflowing וְעֶבְרָת֖וֹ (wə·‘eḇ·rā·ṯōw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5678: Overflow, arrogance, fury arrogance. וּגְאוֹנ֛וֹ (ū·ḡə·’ō·w·nōw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1347: Arrogance, majesty, ornament But his boasting בַּדָּֽיו׃ (bad·dāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 907: A brag, lie, a liar is empty. לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no Links Isaiah 16:6 NIVIsaiah 16:6 NLT Isaiah 16:6 ESV Isaiah 16:6 NASB Isaiah 16:6 KJV Isaiah 16:6 BibleApps.com Isaiah 16:6 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 16:6 Chinese Bible Isaiah 16:6 French Bible Isaiah 16:6 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 16:6 We have heard of the pride (Isa Isi Is) |
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