Parallel Verses
A Conservative Version
I have heard the reproach of Moab, and the revilings of the sons of Ammon, with which they have reproached my people, and magnified themselves against their border.
New American Standard Bible
And the
With which they have
And
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
and the insults of the Ammonites,
who have taunted My people
and threatened their territory.
International Standard Version
"I've heard Moab's insults and the curses from those Ammonites by which they defame my people and boast about their territory.
American Standard Version
I have heard the reproach of Moab, and the revilings of the children of Ammon, wherewith they have reproached my people, and magnified themselves against their border.
Amplified
“I have heard the taunting of Moab
And the revilings of the sons of Ammon,
With which they have taunted My people
And become arrogant against their territory [by violating Israel’s boundary and trying to seize its land].
Bible in Basic English
My ears have been open to the bitter words of Moab and the words of shame of the children of Ammon, which they have said against my people, lifting themselves up against the limit of their land.
Darby Translation
I have heard the reproach of Moab, and the revilings of the children of Ammon, wherewith they have reproached my people, and magnified themselves against their border.
Julia Smith Translation
I heard the reproach of Moab, and the revilings of the sons of Ammon which they reproached my people, and they will magnify against their border.
King James 2000
I have heard the reproach of Moab, and the revilings of the children of Ammon, by which they have reproached my people, and made boasts against their borders.
Lexham Expanded Bible
I have heard the reproaches of Moab and the scorning of the {Ammonites}, [with] which they have taunted my nation and made boasts against their territory.
Modern King James verseion
I have heard the reproach of Moab, and the curses of the sons of Ammon, with which they have cursed My people and have magnified themselves on their border.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
I have heard the despite of Moab, and the blasphemies of the children of Ammon: how they have shamefully intreated my people, and magnified themselves within the borders of their land.
NET Bible
"I have heard Moab's taunts and the Ammonites' insults. They taunted my people and verbally harassed those living in Judah.
New Heart English Bible
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.
The Emphasized Bible
I have heard the reproach of Moab, and the revilings of the sons of Ammon, - who have reproached my people, and have magnified themselves up to their bounds.
Webster
I have heard the reproach of Moab, and the revilings of the children of Ammon, by which they have reproached my people, and magnified themselves against their border.
World English Bible
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.
Youngs Literal Translation
I have heard the reproach of Moab, And the revilings of the sons of Ammon, Wherewith they reproached My people, And magnify themselves against their border.
Themes
Ammonites » Prophecies concerning
the Ammonites » Predictions respecting » Destructions for hatred to israel
Desolation » Why desolation comes
Reviling and reproaching » The wicked utter, against » Saints
Reviling and reproaching » Punishment for
Reviling and reproaching » Exemplified » Moabites and ammonites
Topics
Interlinear
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Charaph.
References
American
Easton
Fausets
Word Count of 20 Translations in Zephaniah 2:8
Images Zephaniah 2:8
Prayers for Zephaniah 2:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
Judgment Of Judah's Enemies
7 And the coast shall be for the remnant of the house of Judah. They shall feed [their flocks] upon it. In the houses of Ashkelon they shall lay down in the evening. For LORD their God will visit them, and bring back their captivity. 8 I have heard the reproach of Moab, and the revilings of the sons of Ammon, with which they have reproached my people, and magnified themselves against their border. 9 Therefore as I live, says LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, Surely Moab shall be as Sodom, and the sons of Ammon as Gomorrah, a possession of nettles, and salt pits, and a perpetual desolation. The residue of my people shall make a
Phrases
Cross References
Jeremiah 49:1
Concerning the sons of Ammon. Thus says LORD: Has Israel no sons? Has he no heir? Why then does Malcam possess Gad, and his people dwell in the cities thereof?
Amos 1:13
Thus says LORD: For three transgressions of the sons of Ammon, yea, for four, I will not turn away the punishment of it, because they have ripped up the women with child of Gilead, that they may enlarge their border.
Psalm 83:4-7
They have said, Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation, that the name of Israel may be no more in remembrance.
Jeremiah 48:27-29
For was not Israel a derision to thee? Was he found among thieves? For as often as thou speak of him, thou wag the head.
Ezekiel 25:3-11
And say to the sons of Ammon, Hear the word of lord LORD. Thus says lord LORD: Because thou said, Aha, against my sanctuary when it was profaned, and against the land of Israel when it was made desolate, and against the house of Ju
Ezekiel 36:2
Thus says lord LORD: Because the enemy has said against you, Aha! and, The ancient high places are ours in possession,