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Nahum

Nahum

1 9.9
A short Old Testament book about the fall of the city Nineveh
  • proper noun
  • /ˈneɪhəm/
: libro de Nahum
  • My favorite passage comes from the book of Nahum in the Old Testament.

Examples

  • The book of Nahum is often studied in theology classes.

  • Scholars debate the historical accuracy of Nahum's prophecy about Nineveh.

  • During Bible study, we discussed the themes of justice and retribution found in Nahum.

  • Nahum is an important book in the Old Testament.

  • The book of Nahum depicts the prophecy about the destruction of Nineveh.

  • Many scholars study the writings of Nahum to understand ancient prophecies.

  • In church, we read passages from Nahum to learn about historical events in the Old Testament.

Synonyms

Book of Nahum
vsNahum
9.8

A book of the Old Testament that contains messages saying Nineveh will be destroyed

is the same book but uses a shorter title form

Compounds

Book of Nahum
9.8

A book of the Old Testament that contains messages saying Nineveh will be destroyed

Surface Forms

Nahum main

Etymology

Nahum is the name of the book taken from the prophet Nachum, a Hebrew name meaning 'comfort'. The book promises that wrongdoers will be punished, which would be 'comfort' to those who suffered, so the title fits its message.