Thematic Bible
Nahum 1:1 (show verse)
The oracle against Nineveh; the book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite:
Nahum 1:2 (show verse)
The Lord is a zealous and avenging God; the Lord is avenging and very angry. The Lord takes vengeance against his foes; he sustains his rage against his enemies.
Nahum 1:3 (show verse)
He marches out in the whirlwind and the raging storm; dark storm clouds billow like dust under 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 shouts a battle cry against the sea and makes it dry up; he makes all the rivers run dry. Bashan and Carmel wither; the blossom of Lebanon withers.
Nahum 1:5 (show verse)
The mountains tremble before him, the hills convulse; the earth is laid waste before him, the world and all its inhabitants are laid waste.
Nahum 1:6 (show verse)
No one can withstand his indignation! No one can resist his fierce anger! His wrath is poured out like volcanic fire, boulders are broken up as he approaches.
Nahum 1:7 (show verse)
The Lord is good -- indeed, he is a fortress in time of distress, and he protects those who seek refuge 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 flood he will make a complete end of Nineveh; he will drive his enemies into darkness.
Nahum 1:9 (show verse)
Whatever you plot against the Lord, he will completely destroy! Distress will not arise a second time.
Nahum 1:10 (show verse)
Surely they will be totally consumed like entangled thorn bushes, like the drink of drunkards, like very dry stubble.
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 marched forth who plots evil against the Lord, a wicked military strategist.
No Themes for this verse.
Nahum 1:12 (show verse)
This is what the Lord says: "Even though they are powerful -- and what is more, even though their army is numerous -- nevertheless, they will be destroyed and trickle away! Although I afflicted you, I will afflict you no more.
Nahum 1:13 (show verse)
And now, I will break Assyria's yoke bar from your neck; I will tear apart the shackles that are on you."
No Themes for this verse.
Nahum 1:14 (show verse)
The Lord has issued a decree against you: "Your dynasty will come to an end. I will destroy the idols and images in the temples of your gods. I will desecrate your grave -- because you are accursed!"
Nahum 1:15 (show verse)
Look! A herald is running on the mountains! A messenger is proclaiming deliverance: "Celebrate your sacred festivals, O Judah! Fulfill your sacred vows to praise God! For never again will the wicked Assyrians invade you, they have been completely destroyed."