What is the meaning of Jeremiah 48:29? We have heard of Moab’s pomposity Jeremiah opens this charge with a shared testimony: “We have heard.” Word of Moab’s swollen self-view has spread, and the nation can no longer hide its sin. Compare Isaiah 16:6, where the same report had already been circulated, proving God’s accusations are confirmed by multiple witnesses (Deuteronomy 19:15). • God does not judge on rumor; He judges on truth that He Himself publicizes (Amos 3:7). • The phrase reminds us that our reputation eventually echoes who we really are (Ecclesiastes 10:1). • When pride is loudly evident, it invites equally public correction (Proverbs 11:2). his exceeding pride and conceit The verse piles up synonyms—“exceeding pride,” “conceit”—to expose how deeply the attitude has taken root. Proverbs 16:5 warns, “Everyone proud in heart is detestable to the LORD.” Pride is not a superficial flaw; it positions a person against God (James 4:6). • Pride exceeds proper boundaries, claiming credit that belongs to the Lord alone (Isaiah 42:8). • Conceit blinds the heart, convincing a nation—or an individual—that judgment can’t reach them (Obadiah 1:3). • The more excessive the pride, the more severe the fall (Proverbs 16:18). his proud arrogance Arrogance is pride in action, the outward posture that dismisses both God and neighbor. Isaiah 2:11 foretells that “the eyes of the arrogant will be humbled,” and Moab illustrates this truth. • Arrogance disdains correction (Proverbs 13:10) and mocks dependence on God (Psalm 10:4). • It isolates, because no one enjoys fellowship with the boastful (James 3:16). • By contrast, humility invites grace and community (1 Peter 5:5). and haughtiness of heart The indictment ends where sin begins—in the heart (Mark 7:21-23). Haughtiness is an inner elevation of self that spawns every external act of pride. Proverbs 18:12 notes, “Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.” • Hidden attitudes are visible to God long before they surface to people (1 Samuel 16:7). • A haughty heart resists repentance, yet repentance is the only remedy (Luke 18:13-14). • The Lord searches hearts to give to each according to his ways (Jeremiah 17:10). summary Jeremiah 48:29 layers four descriptions—pomposity, exceeding pride and conceit, proud arrogance, haughtiness of heart—to portray Moab’s deeply rooted self-exaltation. God exposes the sin publicly, confirms it through multiple prophetic voices, and warns that such pride will always end in humiliation. The verse calls us to examine not just actions but the attitudes beneath them, trading conceit for the humility that invites God’s favor. |
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