Thematic Bible
Nahum 1:1 (show verse)
The oracle (a burdensome message—a pronouncement from God) concerning Nineveh [the capital city of Assyria]. The book of the vision of Nahum of Elkosh [which he saw in spirit and prophesied].
Nahum 1:2 (show verse)
The Lord is a jealous and avenging God [protecting and demanding what is rightfully and uniquely His];
The Lord avenges and He is full of wrath.
The Lord takes vengeance on His adversaries,
And He reserves wrath for His enemies.
Nahum 1:3 (show verse)
The Lord is slow to anger and great in power
And He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished.
The Lord has His way in the whirlwind and in the storm,
And the clouds are the 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 dries it up;
He dries up all the rivers [illustrating His judgment].
Bashan [on the east] and [Mount] Carmel [on the west] wither,
And [in the north] the blossoms of Lebanon fade.
Nahum 1:5 (show verse)
The mountains quake before Him
And the hills melt away;
Indeed the earth is shaken by His presence—
Yes, the world and all that dwell in it.
Nahum 1:6 (show verse)
Who can stand before His indignation [His great wrath]?
And who can stand up and endure the fierceness of His anger?
His wrath is poured out like fire
And the rocks are destroyed by Him.
Nahum 1:7 (show verse)
The Lord is good,
A strength and stronghold in the day of trouble;
He knows [He recognizes, cares for, and understands fully] those who take refuge and trust 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
He will make a complete destruction of
And will pursue His enemies into darkness.
Nahum 1:9 (show verse)
Whatever [plot] you [Assyrians] devise against the Lord,
He will make a complete end of it;
Affliction [of God’s people by the hand of Assyria] will not occur twice.
Nahum 1:10 (show verse)
Like tangled thorn branches [gathered for fuel],
And like those drowned in drunkenness,
Like stubble completely withered and dry [in the day of the Lord’s wrath].
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)
From you [O Nineveh],
One has gone forth who plotted evil against the Lord,
A malevolent
No Themes for this verse.
Nahum 1:12 (show verse)
This is what the Lord says,
“Though they are at full strength and many in number,
Even so, they will be cut off and pass away.
Though I have afflicted you and caused you grief [O Jerusalem],
I will afflict you no longer.
Even so, they will be cut off and pass away.
Though I have afflicted you and caused you grief [O Jerusalem],
I will afflict you no longer.
Nahum 1:13 (show verse)
“Now, I will break his yoke [of taxation] off you,
And I will tear off your shackles.”
No Themes for this verse.
Nahum 1:14 (show verse)
The Lord has given a command concerning you [O king of Nineveh]:
“Your name will no longer be perpetuated.
I will cut off the carved idols and cast images
From the temple of your gods;
I will prepare your grave,
For you are vile and unworthy.”
Nahum 1:15 (show verse)
Behold, on the mountains the feet of him who brings good news [telling of Assyria’s destruction],
Who announces peace and prosperity!
Celebrate your feasts, O Judah;
Perform your vows.
For the wicked one [the king of Assyria] will never again pass through you;
He is completely cut off.