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| − | [http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/nahum/1.2-10?lang=eng#1 Nahum 1:2-10] contains the first of four addresses in Nahum. This opening address is directed to both Judah and Assyria jointly.<ref>Sweeney, Marvin A. ''The Twelve Prophets: Berit Olam Studies in Hebrew Narrative and Poetry'', Vol. 2, p. 422. Collegeville, Minnesota: The Liturgical Press, 2000.</ref> | + | [http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/nahum/1.2-10?lang=eng#1 Nahum 1:2-10] contains the first of the four addresses in Nahum. This opening address is directed to both Judah and Assyria jointly.<ref>Sweeney, Marvin A. ''The Twelve Prophets: Berit Olam Studies in Hebrew Narrative and Poetry'', Vol. 2, p. 422, 426-27. Collegeville, Minnesota: The Liturgical Press, 2000.</ref> |
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| + | This opening address can be understood simply as: God is mightier than the elements ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/nahum/1.3-5?lang=eng#2 3b-5a]). He is mightier than his enemies ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/nahum/1.2-3,5-6,8-10?lang=eng#1 2-3a, 5b-6, 8-10]). And he is a strong hold or refuge for those who trust in him ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/nahum/1.7?lang=eng#6 7]). | ||
== Detailed discussion == | == Detailed discussion == | ||
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| + | [http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/nahum/1.3?lang=eng#2 Verse 3] is a reference to [http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/ex/34.6-7?lang=eng#5 Exodus 34:6-7], repeating the parts about God's justice but leaving out the parts about his mercy. | ||
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| + | === Verses 6-8 === | ||
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| + | [http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/nahum/1.6-8?lang=eng#5 Verses 6-8] are introduced with the double question: Who can stand before his indignation? Who can abide in the fierceness of his anger? This question is followed by an affirmation that the Lord cares for those who trust in him but pours out overwhelming fury upon his enemies. | ||
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| + | === Verses 9-10 === | ||
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| + | [http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/nahum/1.9-10?lang=eng#8 Verses 9-10] are introduced with the question: What do ye imagine against the Lord? This question is followed by an affirmation that the Lord will utterly devour those who oppose him. | ||
== Questions for further thought and study == | == Questions for further thought and study == | ||
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== Footnotes == | == Footnotes == | ||
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== Additional sources and links == | == Additional sources and links == | ||
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Brief summary
Nahum 1:2-10 contains the first of the four addresses in Nahum. This opening address is directed to both Judah and Assyria jointly.[1]
This opening address can be understood simply as: God is mightier than the elements (3b-5a). He is mightier than his enemies (2-3a, 5b-6, 8-10). And he is a strong hold or refuge for those who trust in him (7).
Detailed discussion
Verse 1
Verses 2-5
Verse 3 is a reference to Exodus 34:6-7, repeating the parts about God's justice but leaving out the parts about his mercy.
Verses 6-8
Verses 6-8 are introduced with the double question: Who can stand before his indignation? Who can abide in the fierceness of his anger? This question is followed by an affirmation that the Lord cares for those who trust in him but pours out overwhelming fury upon his enemies.
Verses 9-10
Verses 9-10 are introduced with the question: What do ye imagine against the Lord? This question is followed by an affirmation that the Lord will utterly devour those who oppose him.
Questions for further thought and study
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Footnotes
- ↑ Sweeney, Marvin A. The Twelve Prophets: Berit Olam Studies in Hebrew Narrative and Poetry, Vol. 2, p. 422, 426-27. Collegeville, Minnesota: The Liturgical Press, 2000.
Additional sources and links
- Click the edit link above and to the right to add related links
