Nahum 1:6 bbe — Who may keep his place before his wrath? and who may undergo the heat of his passion? his wrath is let loose like fire…

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"Who may keep his place before his wrath? and who may undergo the heat of his passion? his wrath is let loose like fire and the rocks are broken open by him."

— Nahum 1:6, Bible in Basic English

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Nahum 1 — Context

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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.

4

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.

5

The mountains are shaking because of him, and the hills flowing away; the earth is falling to bits before him, the world and all who are in it.

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Who may keep his place before his wrath? and who may undergo the heat of his passion? his wrath is let loose like fire and the rocks are broken open by him.

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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.

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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.

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

Nahum 1:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nahum 1:6 say?
Nahum 1:6 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Who may keep his place before his wrath? and who may undergo the heat of his passion? his wrath is let loose like fire and the rocks are broken open by him.”
Where is Nahum 1:6 in the Bible?
Nahum 1:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nahum, chapter 1, verse 6.
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 1:6.
What translation should I read Nahum 1:6 in?
Nahum 1:6 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 1:6?
Nahum 1:6 reads (BBE): “Who may keep his place before his wrath? and who may undergo the heat of his passion? his wrath is let loose like fire and the rocks are broken open by him.” 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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