Nahum 1:12 asv — Thus saith Jehovah: Though they be in full strength, and likewise many, even so shall they be cut down, and he shall pa…

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"Thus saith Jehovah: Though they be in full strength, and likewise many, even so shall they be cut down, and he shall pass away. Though I have afflicted thee, I will afflict thee no more. "

— Nahum 1:12, American Standard Version

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Nahum 1 — Context

9

What do ye devise against Jehovah? he will make a full end; affliction shall not rise up the second time.

10

For entangled like thorns, and drunken as with their drink, they are consumed utterly as dry stubble.

11

There is one gone forth out of thee, that deviseth evil against Jehovah, that counselleth wickedness.

12

Thus saith Jehovah: Though they be in full strength, and likewise many, even so shall they be cut down, and he shall pass away. Though I have afflicted thee, I will afflict thee no more.

13

And now will I break his yoke from off thee, and will burst thy bonds in sunder.

14

And Jehovah hath given commandment concerning thee, that no more of thy name be sown: out of the house of thy gods will I cut off the graven image and the molten image; I will make thy grave; for thou art vile.

15

Behold, upon the mountains the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace! Keep thy feasts, O Judah, perform thy vows; for the wicked one shall no more pass through thee; he is utterly cut off.

Nahum 1:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nahum 1:12 say?
Nahum 1:12 in the American Standard Version reads: “Thus saith Jehovah: Though they be in full strength, and likewise many, even so shall they be cut down, and he shall pass away. Though I have afflicted thee, I will afflict thee no more. ”
Where is Nahum 1:12 in the Bible?
Nahum 1:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nahum, chapter 1, verse 12.
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 1:12.
What translation should I read Nahum 1:12 in?
Nahum 1:12 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 1:12?
Nahum 1:12 reads (ASV): “Thus saith Jehovah: Though they be in full strength, and likewise many, even so shall they be cut down, and he shall pass away. Though I have afflicted thee, I will afflict thee no more. ” 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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