Nahum 1:2

Nahum 1:1 bbe — The word about Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite.

Bible in Basic English

"The word about Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite."

— Nahum 1:1, Bible in Basic English

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Nahum 1 — Context

The word about Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite.

The Lord is a God who takes care of his honour and gives punishment for wrong; the Lord gives punishment and is angry; the Lord sends punishment on those who are against him, being angry with his haters.

The Lord is slow to get angry and great in power, and will not let the sinner go without punishment: the way of the Lord is in the wind and the storm, and the clouds are the dust of his feet.

He says sharp words to the sea and makes it dry, drying up all the rivers: Bashan is feeble, and Carmel, and the flower of Lebanon is without strength.

Nahum 1:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nahum 1:1 say?

Nahum 1:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The word about Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite.”

Where is Nahum 1:1 in the Bible?

Nahum 1:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nahum, chapter 1, verse 1.

Who wrote Nahum?

Nahum is traditionally attributed to Nahum the Elkoshite. It was written c. 663–612 BC.

What is the book of Nahum about?

A century after Jonah, Nineveh has returned to brutality. Nahum announces the certain, well-deserved fall of the Assyrian empire — a sobering reminder that God is slow to anger, but not slack about justice forever.

What are the major themes of Nahum?

Nahum explores themes including Judgment on Nineveh, God's Wrath, God's Goodness, Sovereignty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Nahum 1:1.

What translation should I read Nahum 1:1 in?

Nahum 1:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Nahum 1:1?

Nahum 1:1 reads (BBE): “The word about Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Nahum 1:1 bbe — The word about Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite.

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