Nahum 2:8 bbe — But Nineveh is like a pool of water whose waters are flowing away; Keep your place, they say; but no one is turning bac…

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"But Nineveh is like a pool of water whose waters are flowing away; Keep your place, they say; but no one is turning back."

— Nahum 2:8, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“But Nineveh is of old like a pool of water: yet they shall flee away. Stand, stand, shall they cry; but none shall look back.”
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“Nineveh was like a pool of water throughout her days, but now her people are running away; she cries out:“Stop! Stop!”– but no one turns back.”
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Nahum 2 — Context

He takes the record of his great men: they go falling on their way; they go quickly to the wall, the cover is made ready.

The river doorways are forced open, and the king's house is flowing away.

And the queen is uncovered, she is taken away and her servant-girls are weeping like the sound of doves, hammering on their breasts.

But Nineveh is like a pool of water whose waters are flowing away; Keep your place, they say; but no one is turning back.

Take silver, take gold; for there is no end to the store; take for yourselves a weight of things to be desired.

Everything has been taken from her, all is gone, she has nothing more: the heart is turned to water, the knees are shaking, all are twisted in pain, and colour has gone from all faces.

Where is the lions' hole, the place where the young lions got their food, where the lion and the she-lion were walking with their young, without cause for fear?

Nahum 2:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nahum 2:8 say?

Nahum 2:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But Nineveh is like a pool of water whose waters are flowing away; Keep your place, they say; but no one is turning back.”

Where is Nahum 2:8 in the Bible?

Nahum 2:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nahum, chapter 2, verse 8.

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 2:8.

What translation should I read Nahum 2:8 in?

Nahum 2:8 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 2:8?

Nahum 2:8 reads (BBE): “But Nineveh is like a pool of water whose waters are flowing away; Keep your place, they say; but no one is turning back.” 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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