Jeremiah 48:29

Authorized King James Version

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.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
שָׁמַ֥עְנוּ
We have heard
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
#2
וּגְאוֹנ֛וֹ
and his pride
the same as h1346
#3
מוֹאָ֖ב
of Moab
moab, an incestuous son of lot; also his territory and descendants
#4
גֵּאֶ֣ה
proud
lofty; figuratively, arrogant
#5
מְאֹ֑ד
he is exceeding
properly, vehemence, i.e., (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or
#6
גָּבְה֧וֹ
his loftiness
elation, grandeur, arrogance
#7
וּגְאוֹנ֛וֹ
and his pride
the same as h1346
#8
וְגַאֲוָת֖וֹ
and his arrogancy
arrogance or majesty; by implication, (concretely) ornament
#9
וְרֻ֥ם
and the haughtiness
(literally) elevation or (figuratively) elation
#10
לִבּֽוֹ׃
of his heart
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Jeremiah. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Jeremiah Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

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