Nahum 1:10 bbe — For though they are like twisted thorns, and are overcome as with drink, they will come to destruction like stems of gr…

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"For though they are like twisted thorns, and are overcome as with drink, they will come to destruction like stems of grass fully dry."

— Nahum 1:10, Bible in Basic English

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Nahum 1 — Context

7

The Lord is good, a strong place in the day of trouble; and he has knowledge of those who take him for their safe cover.

8

But like water overflowing he will take them away; he will put an end to those who come up against him, driving his haters into the dark.

9

What are you designing against the Lord? he will put an end to it: his haters will not come up again a second time.

10

For though they are like twisted thorns, and are overcome as with drink, they will come to destruction like stems of grass fully dry.

11

One has gone out from you who is designing evil against the Lord, whose purposes are of no value.

12

This is what the Lord has said: The days of my cause against you are ended; they are cut off and past. Though I have sent trouble on you, you will no longer be troubled.

13

And now I will let his yoke be broken off you, and your chains be parted.

Nahum 1:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nahum 1:10 say?
Nahum 1:10 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For though they are like twisted thorns, and are overcome as with drink, they will come to destruction like stems of grass fully dry.”
Where is Nahum 1:10 in the Bible?
Nahum 1:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nahum, chapter 1, verse 10.
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 1:10.
What translation should I read Nahum 1:10 in?
Nahum 1:10 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 1:10?
Nahum 1:10 reads (BBE): “For though they are like twisted thorns, and are overcome as with drink, they will come to destruction like stems of grass fully dry.” 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.
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