Thematic Bible: Nineveh
Thematic Bible
Abasement » Examples of » Nineveh
that lives in security,
that thinks to herself:
I exist, and there is no one else.
What a desolation she has become,
a place for wild animals to lie down!
Everyone who passes by her
jeers
Nineveh » Inhabitants of, repented at jonah's preaching
The men of Nineveh believed in God. They proclaimed a fast and dressed in sackcloth-from the greatest of them to the least. When word reached the king of Nineveh, he got up from his throne, took off his royal robe, put on sackcloth, and sat in ashes. Then he issued a decree in Nineveh: By order of the king and his nobles: No man or beast, herd or flock, is to taste anything at all. They must not eat or drink water. read more.
Furthermore, both man and beast must be covered with sackcloth, and everyone must call out earnestly to God. Each must turn from his evil ways and from the violence he is doing. Who knows? God may turn and relent; He may turn from His burning anger so that we will not perish.
Furthermore, both man and beast must be covered with sackcloth, and everyone must call out earnestly to God. Each must turn from his evil ways and from the violence he is doing. Who knows? God may turn and relent; He may turn from His burning anger so that we will not perish.
Nineveh » Jonah sent to proclaim the destruction of
Jonah set out on the first day of his walk in the city and proclaimed, “In 40 days Nineveh will be demolished!”
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“Get up! Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because their wickedness has confronted Me.”
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Then the word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time: "Get up! Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach the message that I tell you."
Nineveh » Predictions respecting » Degradation and contempt put on
that lives in security,
that thinks to herself:
I exist, and there is no one else.
What a desolation she has become,
a place for wild animals to lie down!
Everyone who passes by her
jeers
I am against you- the declaration of the Lord of Hosts. I will lift your skirts over your face and display your nakedness to nations, your shame to kingdoms. I will throw filth on you and treat you with contempt; I will make a spectacle of you. Then all who see you will recoil from you, saying: Nineveh is devastated; who will show sympathy to her? Where can I find anyone to comfort you?
Nineveh » The ancient capital of assyria
So Sennacherib king of Assyria broke camp and left. He returned home and lived in Nineveh.
So Sennacherib king of Assyria broke camp and left. He returned home and lived in Nineveh.
Nineveh » Sennacherib in
So Sennacherib king of Assyria broke camp and left. He returned [home] and lived in Nineveh. One day, while he was worshiping in the temple of his god Nisroch, his sons Adrammelech and Sharezer struck him down with the sword and escaped to the land of Ararat. Then his son Esar-haddon became king in his place.
So Sennacherib king of Assyria broke camp and left. He returned [home] and lived in Nineveh. One day, while he was worshiping in the temple of his god Nisroch, his sons Adrammelech and Sharezer struck him down with the sword and escaped to the land of Ararat. Then his son Esar-haddon became king in his place.
Nineveh » Predictions respecting » Coming up of the babylonish armies against
and rumble of the wheel,
galloping horse
and jolting chariot!
One who scatters is coming up against you. Man the fortifications! Watch the road! Brace yourself! Summon all your strength! For the Lord will restore the majesty of Jacob, yes, the majesty of Israel, though ravagers have ravaged them and ruined their vine branches. The shields of his warriors are dyed red; the valiant men are dressed in scarlet. The fittings of the chariot flash like fire on the day of its [battle] preparations, and the spears are brandished. read more.
The chariots dash madly through the streets; they rush around in the plazas. They look like torches; they dart back and forth like lightning.
The chariots dash madly through the streets; they rush around in the plazas. They look like torches; they dart back and forth like lightning.
Nineveh » Predictions respecting » Being taken while people were drunk
like entangled thorns,
like the drink of a drunkard
and like straw that is fully dry.
you will hide yourself.
You also will seek refuge from the enemy.
Nineveh » Predictions respecting » Destruction of its people
This is what the Lord says:
Though they are strong and numerous,
they will still be mowed down,
and he will pass away.
Though I have afflicted you,
I will afflict you no longer.
Verse Concepts
they will still be mowed down,
and he
Though I have afflicted you,
I will afflict you no longer.
flashing sword,
shining spear;
heaps of slain,
mounds of corpses,
dead bodies without end
they stumble over their dead.
Nineveh » Predictions respecting » Destruction of its idols
she is carried away;
her ladies-in-waiting moan
like the sound of doves,
and beat their breasts.
The Lord has issued an order concerning you:
There will be no offspring
to carry on your name.
I will eliminate the carved idol and cast image
from the house of your gods;
I will prepare your grave,
for you are contemptible.
to carry on your name.
I will eliminate the carved idol and cast image
from the house of your gods;
I will prepare your grave,
for you are contemptible.
Nineveh » Described as » Great
“Get up! Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because their wickedness has confronted Me.”
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“Get up! Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach the message that I tell you.”
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Nineveh » Situated on the river tigris
from her first days,
but they are fleeing.
“Stop! Stop!” they cry,
but no one turns back.
Nineveh » Destruction of, averted
“Sir,” said the woman, “You don’t even have a bucket, and the well is deep. So where do You get this ‘living water’?
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Nineveh » Predictions respecting » Complete desolation
He will also stretch out His hand against the north and destroy Assyria; He will make Nineveh a desolate ruin, dry as the desert. Herds will lie down in the middle of it, every kind of wild animal. Both the desert owl and the screech owl will roost in the capitals of its pillars. [Their] calls will sound from the window, but devastation will be on the threshold, for He will expose the cedar work. This is the self-assured city that lives in security, that thinks to herself: I am, and there is no one besides me. What a desolation she has become, a place for wild animals to lie down! Everyone who passes by her jeers and shakes his fist.
Nineveh » Described as » Full of joy and carelessness
that lives in security,
that thinks to herself:
I exist, and there is no one else.
What a desolation she has become,
a place for wild animals to lie down!
Everyone who passes by her
jeers
Nineveh » Origin and antiquity of
From that land he went to Assyria and built Nineveh, Rehoboth-ir, Calah,
Verse Concepts
Nineveh » Jonah preaches to
The word of the Lord came to Jonah son of Amittai: "Get up! Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because their wickedness has confronted Me."
Nineveh » Predictions respecting » Utter destruction
But He will completely destroy Nineveh with an overwhelming flood, and He will chase His enemies into darkness. Whatever you plot against the Lord, He will bring [it] to complete destruction; oppression will not rise up a second time.
Nineveh » Zephaniah » Foretells » Desolation
He will also stretch out His hand against the north and destroy Assyria; He will make Nineveh a desolate ruin, dry as the desert. Herds will lie down in the middle of it, every kind of wild animal. Both the desert owl and the screech owl will roost in the capitals of its pillars. [Their] calls will sound from the window, but devastation will be on the threshold, for He will expose the cedar work. This is the self-assured city that lives in security, that thinks to herself: I am, and there is no one besides me. What a desolation she has become, a place for wild animals to lie down! Everyone who passes by her jeers and shakes his fist.
Nineveh » Capitol of the assyrian empire
From that land he went to Assyria and built Nineveh, Rehoboth-ir, Calah, and Resen, between Nineveh and the great city Calah.
Nineveh » Predictions respecting » Feebleness of its people
the gates of your land
are wide open to your enemies.
Fire will devour the bars of your gates.
Nineveh » Predictions respecting » Captivity of its people
she went into captivity.
Her children were also dashed to pieces
at the head of every street.
They cast lots for her dignitaries,
and all her nobles were bound in chains.
Nineveh » Described as » Idolatrous
The Lord has issued an order concerning you:
There will be no offspring
to carry on your name.
I will eliminate the carved idol and cast image
from the house of your gods;
I will prepare your grave,
for you are contemptible.
to carry on your name.
I will eliminate the carved idol and cast image
from the house of your gods;
I will prepare your grave,
for you are contemptible.
Nineveh » Described as » Commercial
more numerous than the stars of the sky.
The young locust strips
and flies away.
Nineveh » Described as » Populous
Should I not care about the great city of Nineveh, which has more than 120,000 people who cannot distinguish between their right and their left, as well as many animals?”
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Nineveh » Described as » Strong
with figs that ripened first;
when shaken, they fall—
right into the mouth of the eater!
Nineveh » Described as » Vile
The Lord has issued an order concerning you:
There will be no offspring
to carry on your name.
I will eliminate the carved idol and cast image
from the house of your gods;
I will prepare your grave,
for you are contemptible.
to carry on your name.
I will eliminate the carved idol and cast image
from the house of your gods;
I will prepare your grave,
for you are contemptible.
Nineveh » Nahum prophesies against
Nineveh » Predictions respecting » Spoiling of its treasures
There is no end to the treasure,
an abundance of every precious thing.
Nineveh » Described as » Full of lies and robbery
totally deceitful,
full of plunder,
never without prey.
Nineveh » Described as » Full of witchcraft
the attractive mistress of sorcery,
who betrays nations by her prostitution
and clans by her witchcraft,
Nineveh » Described as » Extensive
So Jonah got up and went to Nineveh according to the Lord’s command.
Now Nineveh was an extremely large city, a three-day walk.
Now Nineveh was an extremely large city,
Nineveh » Described as » Wicked
“Get up! Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because their wickedness has confronted Me.”
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Nineveh » Described as » Rich
There is no end to the treasure,
an abundance of every precious thing.
Nineveh » Called » Bloody city
totally deceitful,
full of plunder,
never without prey.
Nineveh » population
Should I not care about the great city of Nineveh, which has more than 120,000 people who cannot distinguish between their right and their left, as well as many animals?”
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Nineveh » Extent of
Jonah set out on the first day of his walk in the city and proclaimed, “In 40 days Nineveh will be demolished!”
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national Sins » Exemplified » Nineveh
totally deceitful,
full of plunder,
never without prey.