KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)
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“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.”
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| KJV Verse | Original Hebrew | Meaning/ Definition This is a simplified translation of the original Hebrew word. Follow the buttons on the right to get more detail. | More Use the buttons below to get details on the Hebrew word and view related Bible verses that use the same root word. |
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| “We have heard” | שָׁמַ֥עְנוּ | To hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.) | heard |
| “the pride” | גְאוֹן | The same as H1346 | pride |
| “of Moab,” | מוֹאָ֖ב | Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants | Moab |
| “(he is exceeding” | מְאֹ֑ד | Properly, vehemence, i.e., (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlative; especially when repeated) | exceeding |
| “proud)” | גֵּאֶ֣ה | Lofty; figuratively, arrogant | proud |
| “his loftiness,” | גָּבְה֧וֹ | Elation, grandeur, arrogance | loftiness |
| “and his arrogancy,” | וְגַאֲוָת֖וֹ | Arrogance or majesty; by implication, (concretely) ornament | arrogancy |
| “and his pride,” | וּגְאוֹנ֛וֹ | The same as H1346 | pride |
| “and the haughtiness” | וְרֻ֥ם | (literally) elevation or (figuratively) elation | haughtiness |
| “of his heart.” | לִבּֽוֹ׃ | The heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything | heart |
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27 For was not Israel a derision unto thee? was he found among thieves? for since thou spakest of him, thou skippedst for joy.
28 O ye that dwell in Moab, leave the cities, and dwell in the rock, and be like the dove that maketh her nest in the sides of the hole's mouth.
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.
30 I know his wrath, saith the Lord; but it shall not be so; his lies shall not so effect it.
31 Therefore will I howl for Moab, and I will cry out for all Moab; mine heart shall mourn for the men of Kir-heres.
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