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Zephaniah 2:8

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.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

I have heard the reproach of Moab, and the revilings of the children of Ammon Two people that descended from Lot, through incest with his daughters; and are therefore mentioned together, as being of…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

I - Dionysius: “God, Who know all things, “I heard” that is, have known within Me, in My mind, not anew but from eternity, and now I shew in effect that I know it; wherefore I say that I hear, because…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

I have heard the reproach of Moab - God punished them for the cruel part they had taken in the persecutions of the Jews; for when they lay under the displeasure of God, these nations insulted them in…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Zephaniah 2:8-11

The Moabites and Ammonites were both of the posterity of Lot; their countries joined, and, both adjoining to Israel, they are here put together in the prophecy against them.

I. They are both charged…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Moab and Ammon

8. I have heard the reproach of Moab It is the Lord who speaks. The "reproach" or contempt of Moab is most likely that expressed in words, not that exhibited m insulting deeds; cf. Jer…

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