Thematic Bible
Nahum 1:1 (show verse)
A pronouncement about Nineveh: The record of the vision of Nahum from Elkosh.
Nahum 1:2 (show verse)
A jealous God, the LORD avenges. The LORD avenges; The Lord is an angry husband. The LORD takes vengeance on his enemies, reserving anger for his adversaries.
Nahum 1:3 (show verse)
The LORD is slow to anger and powerful, and he will never let the guilty go unpunished. The LORD's path is in the windstorm and hurricane; thunderclouds are dust beneath his feet.
The Almighty » Power of God » General references to
Anger » The lord being slow to anger
Anger of God » Is slow
Attributes of God » Power of God » General references to
Clouds » Called the » Dust of God's feet
God » Pleasing of » Power of
Power » Power power of God » General references to
Power » The lord being powerful
Power » Of God » Described as » Great
God, Power of » Described as » Great
Whirlwind » Illustrative of the » Speed with which God executes his purposes
Anger » The lord being slow to anger
Anger of God » Is slow
Attributes of God » Power of God » General references to
Clouds » Called the » Dust of God's feet
God » Pleasing of » Power of
Power » Power power of God » General references to
Power » The lord being powerful
Power » Of God » Described as » Great
God, Power of » Described as » Great
Whirlwind » Illustrative of the » Speed with which God executes his purposes
Nahum 1:4 (show verse)
He rebukes the sea, and it evaporates; he dries up all the rivers. Bashan and Carmel wither, while the flowers of Lebanon languish.
Nahum 1:5 (show verse)
Mountains shake because of him, and the hills melt. The earth goes into upheaval at his presence, as does the world with all of its inhabitants.
Nahum 1:6 (show verse)
Who can stand before his fury? And who can endure his fierce anger? His displeasure pours out like fire, and rocks are broken to pieces because of him.
Nahum 1:7 (show verse)
The LORD is good a refuge in troubled times. He knows those who are confiding in him.
Battle of Life » God » Represented as » A fortress
Divine Knowledge » God's knowledge of the saints » In time of trouble
Fort » Figurative » Of God's care
God » Glorifying » Goodness of
God » Trust in » Special promises concerning
God » Christ's » Fortress, a
God, Goodness of » Is part of his character
Knowledge » Who the lord knows
saints Known » In time of trouble
divine Protector » A fortress
The goodness of the lord » The lord being good
Trust » Encouragements to » God, Goodness of
Trust » The lord knows those who have
Trust in God » Special promises concerning
Divine Knowledge » God's knowledge of the saints » In time of trouble
Fort » Figurative » Of God's care
God » Glorifying » Goodness of
God » Trust in » Special promises concerning
God » Christ's » Fortress, a
God, Goodness of » Is part of his character
Knowledge » Who the lord knows
saints Known » In time of trouble
divine Protector » A fortress
The goodness of the lord » The lord being good
Trust » Encouragements to » God, Goodness of
Trust » The lord knows those who have
Trust in God » Special promises concerning
Nahum 1:8 (show verse)
But with an overwhelming deluge he will bring utter desolation to Nineveh, and his enemies he will pursue with darkness.
Nahum 1:9 (show verse)
What are you scheming against the LORD? He will bring about utter desolation adversity will not strike twice!
Nahum 1:10 (show verse)
Indeed, while tangled as by a thorn bush, while drunken as by a strong drink, the Ninevites will be burned like dry straw.
Drunkards » Drunkards, general references to
Intemperance » Examples of » Drunkards, general references to
Intoxication » Examples of » Drunkards, general references to
Nineveh » Predictions respecting » Being taken while people were drunk
Stubble » Figurative » Of wicked people
Temperance » Drunkards examples of » General references to
Intemperance » Examples of » Drunkards, general references to
Intoxication » Examples of » Drunkards, general references to
Nineveh » Predictions respecting » Being taken while people were drunk
Stubble » Figurative » Of wicked people
Temperance » Drunkards examples of » General references to
Nahum 1:11 (show verse)
Someone has left you who plans evil against the LORD. He is a demonic counselor.
No Themes for this verse.
Nahum 1:12 (show verse)
This is what the LORD says: "No matter how strong they are, and no matter how numerous, they will surely be annihilated and pass away. Though I have afflicted you, I will do so no more.
Nahum 1:13 (show verse)
Now I will break off Assyria's yoke from you, and tear apart your shackles."
No Themes for this verse.
Nahum 1:14 (show verse)
Now this is what the Lord has decreed about you, Nineveh: "There will be no more children born to carry on your name. I will cut out the graven and molten images from the temples of your gods. I myself will dig your grave, because you are vile."
Nahum 1:15 (show verse)
Look! There on the mountains! The feet of the one who brings good news, who broadcasts a message of peace. Judah, celebrate your solemn festivals and keep your vows, because the wicked will never again invade you. Nineveh will be completely eliminated!