Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version This is what they will get in return for their pride, for insulting and mocking the people of the LORD Almighty. New Living Translation They will receive the wages of their pride, for they have scoffed at the people of the LORD of Heaven’s Armies. English Standard Version This shall be their lot in return for their pride, because they taunted and boasted against the people of the LORD of hosts. Berean Standard Bible This they shall have in return for their pride, for taunting and mocking the people of the LORD of Hosts. King James Bible This shall they have for their pride, because they have reproached and magnified themselves against the people of the LORD of hosts. New King James Version This they shall have for their pride, Because they have reproached and made arrogant threats Against the people of the LORD of hosts. New American Standard Bible This they will have in return for their arrogance, because they have taunted and boasted against the people of the LORD of armies. NASB 1995 This they will have in return for their pride, because they have taunted and become arrogant against the people of the LORD of hosts. NASB 1977 This they will have in return for their pride, because they have taunted and become arrogant against the people of the LORD of hosts. Legacy Standard Bible This they will have in return for their pride because they have reproached and magnified themselves against the people of Yahweh of hosts. Amplified Bible This they shall have in return for their pride, because they have taunted and become arrogant against the people of the LORD of hosts. Christian Standard Bible This is what they get for their pride, because they have taunted and acted arrogantly against the people of the LORD of Armies. Holman Christian Standard Bible This is what they get for their pride, because they have taunted and acted arrogantly against the people of the LORD of Hosts. American Standard Version This shall they have for their pride, because they have reproached and magnified themselves against the people of Jehovah of hosts. Contemporary English Version This is how Moab and Ammon will at last be repaid for their pride--and for sneering at the nation that belongs to me, the LORD All-Powerful. English Revised Version This shall they have for their pride, because they have reproached and magnified themselves against the people of the LORD of hosts. GOD'S WORD® Translation This is what they will get for their sinful pride, because they insulted the people who belong to the LORD of Armies and made themselves greater than them. Good News Translation That is how the people of Moab and Ammon will be punished for their pride and arrogance and for insulting the people of the LORD Almighty. International Standard Version This they will have in lieu of their pride, because they have insulted and mocked the people of the LORD of the Heavenly Armies. Majority Standard Bible This they shall have in return for their pride, for taunting and mocking the people of the LORD of Hosts. NET Bible This is how they will be repaid for their arrogance, for they taunted and verbally harassed the people of the LORD who commands armies. New Heart English Bible This they will have for their pride, because they have reproached and magnified themselves against the people of the LORD of hosts. Webster's Bible Translation This shall they have for their pride, because they have reproached and magnified themselves against the people of the LORD of hosts. World English Bible This they will have for their pride, because they have reproached and magnified themselves against the people of Yahweh of Armies. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThis [is] to them for their arrogancy, "" Because they have reproached, "" And they magnify [themselves] against the people of YHWH of Hosts. Young's Literal Translation This is to them for their arrogancy, Because they have reproached, And they magnify themselves against the people of Jehovah of Hosts. Smith's Literal Translation This to them for their pride, for they reproached and they will magnify against the people of Jehovah of armies. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThis shall befall them for their pride: because they have blasphemed, and have been magnified against the people of the Lord of hosts. Catholic Public Domain Version This will come upon them for their arrogance, because they have blasphemed and have been magnified over the people of the Lord of hosts. New American Bible This will be the recompense for their pride, because they taunted and boasted against the people of the LORD of hosts. New Revised Standard Version This shall be their lot in return for their pride, because they scoffed and boasted against the people of the LORD of hosts. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThis disaster shall they have for their pride because they have reproached and magnified themselves against the people of the LORD of hosts, against Israel; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated This will happen to them for the sake of their pride because they have insulted and they have magnified themselves against the people of LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts against Israel OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917This shall they have for their pride, Because they have taunted and spoken boastfully Against the people of the LORD of hosts. Brenton Septuagint Translation This is their punishment in return for their haughtiness, because they have reproached and magnified themselves against the Lord Almighty. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Judgment on Moab and Ammon…9Therefore, as surely as I live,” declares the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, “surely Moab will be like Sodom and the Ammonites like Gomorrah—a place of weeds and salt pits, a perpetual wasteland. The remnant of My people will plunder them; the remainder of My nation will dispossess them.” 10This they shall have in return for their pride, for taunting and mocking the people of the LORD of Hosts. 11The LORD will be terrifying to them when He starves all the gods of the earth. Then the nations of every shore will bow in worship to Him, each in its own place.… Cross References Isaiah 16:6 We have heard of Moab’s pomposity, his exceeding pride and conceit, his overflowing arrogance. But his boasting is empty. 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. Ezekiel 25:6-7 For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Because you clapped your hands and stomped your feet and rejoiced over the land of Israel with a heart full of contempt, / therefore I will indeed stretch out My hand against you and give you as plunder to the nations. I will cut you off from the peoples and exterminate you from the countries. I will destroy you, and you will know that I am the LORD.’ 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. 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— Jeremiah 50:31-32 “Behold, I am against you, O arrogant one,” declares the Lord GOD of Hosts, “for your day has come, the time when I will punish you. / The arrogant one will stumble and fall with no one to pick him up. And I will kindle a fire in his cities to consume all those around him.” Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. 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. 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. Daniel 5:20 But when his heart became arrogant and his spirit was hardened with pride, he was deposed from his royal throne, and his glory was taken from him. Matthew 23:12 For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. Luke 1:51-52 He has performed mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who are proud in the thoughts of their hearts. / He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble. 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.” Romans 1:30 slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant, and boastful. They invent new forms of evil; they disobey their parents. Treasury of Scripture This shall they have for their pride, because they have reproached and magnified themselves against the people of the LORD of hosts. for. Zephaniah 2:8 I have heard the reproach of Moab, and the revilings of the children of Ammon, whereby they have reproached my people, and magnified themselves against their border. Isaiah 16:6 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. Jeremiah 48:29 We have heard the pride of Moab, (he is exceeding proud) his loftiness, and his arrogancy, and his pride, and the haughtiness of his heart. and magnified. Exodus 9:17 As yet exaltest thou thyself against my people, that thou wilt not let them go? Exodus 10:3 And Moses and Aaron came in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself before me? let my people go, that they may serve me. Isaiah 10:12-15 Wherefore it shall come to pass, that when the Lord hath performed his whole work upon mount Zion and on Jerusalem, I will punish the fruit of the stout heart of the king of Assyria, and the glory of his high looks… Jump to Previous Almighty Armies Arrogancy Arrogant Boasted Boastfully Evil Fate Hosts Insulting Lot Magnified Magnify Mocking Pride Reproached Scoffed Taunted ThemselvesJump to Next Almighty Armies Arrogancy Arrogant Boasted Boastfully Evil Fate Hosts Insulting Lot Magnified Magnify Mocking Pride Reproached Scoffed Taunted ThemselvesZephaniah 2 1. An exhortation to repentance.4. The judgment of the Philistines, 8. of Moab and Ammon, 12. of Ethiopia, 13. and of Assyria. This they shall have in return for their pride The phrase highlights the consequences of pride, a recurring theme in the Bible. Pride is often associated with self-exaltation and rebellion against God. Proverbs 16:18 warns that "pride goes before destruction," emphasizing the inevitable downfall that follows arrogance. In the context of Zephaniah, the nations surrounding Judah, particularly Moab and Ammon, are being judged for their prideful attitudes. Historically, these nations were known for their hostility towards Israel, often boasting in their own strength and mocking God's people. The judgment pronounced here serves as a reminder of God's opposition to the proud (James 4:6) and His commitment to justice. for taunting and mocking the people of the LORD of Hosts Persons / Places / Events 1. ZephaniahA prophet in the Old Testament, Zephaniah's ministry occurred during the reign of King Josiah of Judah. He warned of impending judgment due to the people's sin and called for repentance. 2. Moab and Ammon These nations are specifically addressed in Zephaniah 2:8-11. They were neighboring nations of Israel and Judah, often in conflict with them, and are known for their pride and hostility towards God's people. 3. The LORD of Hosts A title for God emphasizing His sovereignty and command over the heavenly armies. It underscores His power and authority to execute judgment. 4. Judgment The event of divine retribution that Zephaniah prophesies against Moab and Ammon for their pride and mockery. 5. Pride and Mockery The attitudes and actions of Moab and Ammon that led to their judgment. These are seen as direct offenses against God and His people. Teaching Points The Danger of PridePride is a serious sin that leads to downfall. It blinds individuals and nations to their need for God and often results in judgment. Respect for God's People Mocking or taunting God's people is equivalent to mocking God Himself. We must treat others with respect and recognize their value in God's eyes. God's Sovereignty in Judgment God is just and sovereign, and He will execute judgment against those who oppose Him and His people. This should lead us to a healthy fear of the Lord and a desire to align with His will. Repentance and Humility The call to repentance is implicit in the warning of judgment. Humility before God is essential for receiving His grace and avoiding His wrath. The Role of Prophecy Prophetic warnings serve as a call to action. They are not just predictions but invitations to change and align with God's purposes.Verse 10. - This shall they have. All these calamities mentioned above shall fall on the Ammonites and Moabites in punishment of their pride and spite and insolence (see note on ver. 8). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Thisזֹ֥את (zōṯ) Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, they shall have לָהֶ֖ם (lā·hem) Preposition-l | Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They in return for תַּ֣חַת (ta·ḥaṯ) Preposition Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of their pride, גְּאוֹנָ֑ם (gə·’ō·w·nām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 1347: Arrogance, majesty, ornament for כִּ֤י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction taunting חֵֽרְפוּ֙ (ḥê·rə·p̄ū) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 2778: To pull off, to expose, to betroth, to carp at, defame, to spend the winter and mocking וַיַּגְדִּ֔לוּ (way·yaḡ·di·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1431: To grow up, become great the people עַ֖ם (‘am) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock of the LORD יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH of Hosts. צְבָאֽוֹת׃ (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ) Noun - common plural Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign Links Zephaniah 2:10 NIVZephaniah 2:10 NLT Zephaniah 2:10 ESV Zephaniah 2:10 NASB Zephaniah 2:10 KJV Zephaniah 2:10 BibleApps.com Zephaniah 2:10 Biblia Paralela Zephaniah 2:10 Chinese Bible Zephaniah 2:10 French Bible Zephaniah 2:10 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Zephaniah 2:10 This they will have for their pride (Zeph. 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