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What does Isaiah 22:16 mean?

'What are you doing here, and who do you think you are, that you’ve carved out a tomb for yourself up high, chiseling out a resting place in the rock?' Isaiah 22:16 - Modern Text Bible

(God questions Shebna’s pride and self-importance. Shebna is building a fancy tomb for himself, acting like he’s more important than he really is.)