KJV ORIGINAL
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.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
We have heard about how proud Moab is—extremely proud! We know about their arrogance, their pride, and their anger, but their boasting is empty and meaningless.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is pointing out that Moab's extreme pride and arrogance are well-known, but their boastful claims are ultimately empty and false.
📚 Historical Context
Moab was a neighboring nation east of Israel that often had conflicts with God's people. The Moabites were descendants of Lot and were known throughout the region for their arrogance and hostility toward Israel. This prophecy was given during a time when Moab was experiencing or about to experience divine judgment for their pride and opposition to God's plans.
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