“I have heard the reproach of Moab and the insults of the Ammonites, who have taunted My people and threatened their borders.
Parallel translations
- WEB I have heard the reproach of Moab, and the insults of the children of Ammon, with which they have reproached my people, and magnified themselves against their border.
- KJV 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.
- NKJV “Ihave heard the reproach of Moab, And the insults of the people of Ammon, With which they have reproached My people, And made arrogant threats against their borders.
- NASB ¶“I have heard the taunting of Moab And the abusive speech of the sons of Ammon, With which they have taunted My people And boasted against their territory.
- NLT “I have heard the taunts of the Moabites and the insults of the Ammonites, mocking my people and invading their borders.
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Quick answer
God has heard Moab and Ammon's taunts and arrogance against His people. It matters because it shows that God takes notice of how nations treat His covenant people.
Overview
Moab and Ammon, descended from Lot, were neighboring rivals who mocked Judah. Their reproach and self-exaltation against God's people provoke His response. The verse assures believers that God hears insults against His own and will act in His time.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 6
- Ezek 25:3–11Tell the Ammonites to hear the word of the Lord GOD, for this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Because you exclaimed, “Aha!” when My sanctuary was profaned, when the land of Israel was laid waste, and when the house of Judah went into exile,
- Ps 83:4–7saying, “Come, let us erase them as a nation; may the name of Israel be remembered no more.”
- Jer 48:27–29Was not Israel your object of ridicule? Was he ever found among thieves? For whenever you speak of him you shake your head.
- Jer 49:1Concerning the Ammonites, this is what the LORD says: “Has Israel no sons? Is he without heir? Why then has Milcom taken possession of Gad? Why have his people settled in their cities?
- Amos 1:13This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of the Ammonites, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they ripped open the pregnant women of Gilead in order to enlarge their territory.
- Ezek 36:2This is what the Lord GOD says: Because the enemy has said of you, ‘Aha! The ancient heights have become our possession,’
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