Nahum 1:8

Translations

Modern

But with an overwhelming flood He will make an end of Nineveh and pursue His enemies into darkness.

Traditional

But with an overrunning flood he will make an utter end of the place thereof, and darkness shall pursue his enemies.

Literal

And with an overflowing flood, He will make a complete end of her place, and His enemies will pursue darkness.

Latin

Et in diluvio prætereunte consummationem faciet loci ejus, et inimicos ejus persequentur tenebræ.

Original

Hebrew

English

But with an overwhelming flood He will make an end of Nineveh and pursue His enemies into darkness.

Notes

Nahum 1:8

overwhelming flood: This is a metaphor for the strong nature of God's judgment (see Nahum 2:6).

Nahum 1:7–11

This second stanza (see study note on Nahum 1:2–11) focuses on God’s rule, righteousness, and justice in the way he deals with all people.

Nahum 1:2–11

This short hymn (a song of praise about God) has two stanzas (1:2–6, 7–11). It speaks about God’s supreme power and authority.

Theme notes and profiles

Assyria God’s Justice

Events

Prophecies of Nahumc. 663 BC

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