Nahum 1:13 kjv — For now will I break his yoke from off thee, and will burst thy bonds in sunder.

King James Version

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

— Nahum 1:13, King James Version

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Nahum 1 — Context

10

For while they be folden together as thorns, and while they are drunken as drunkards, they shall be devoured as stubble fully dry.

11

There is one come out of thee, that imagineth evil against the Lord, a wicked counsellor.

12

Thus saith the Lord; Though they be quiet, and likewise many, yet thus shall they be cut down, when he shall pass through. Though I have afflicted thee, I will afflict thee no more.

13

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

14

And the Lord hath given a 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! O Judah, keep thy solemn feasts, perform thy vows: for the wicked shall no more pass through thee; he is utterly cut off.

Nahum 1:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nahum 1:13 say?
Nahum 1:13 in the King James Version reads: “For now will I break his yoke from off thee, and will burst thy bonds in sunder.”
Where is Nahum 1:13 in the Bible?
Nahum 1:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nahum, chapter 1, verse 13.
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 1:13.
What translation should I read Nahum 1:13 in?
Nahum 1:13 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 1:13?
Nahum 1:13 reads (KJV): “For now will I break his yoke from off thee, and will burst thy bonds in sunder.” 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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