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Nahum 3:1 bbe — A curse is on the town of blood; it is full of deceit and violent acts; and there is no end to the taking of life.

Bible in Basic English

"A curse is on the town of blood; it is full of deceit and violent acts; and there is no end to the taking of life."

— Nahum 3:1, Bible in Basic English

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Nahum 3 — Context

1

A curse is on the town of blood; it is full of deceit and violent acts; and there is no end to the taking of life.

2

The noise of the whip, and the noise of thundering wheels; horses rushing and war-carriages jumping,

3

Horsemen driving forward, and the shining sword and the bright spear: and a great number of wounded, and masses of dead bodies; they are falling over the bodies of the dead:

4

Because of all the false ways of the loose woman, expert in attraction and wise in secret arts, who takes nations in the net of her false ways, and families through her secret arts.

Nahum 3:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nahum 3:1 say?
Nahum 3:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “A curse is on the town of blood; it is full of deceit and violent acts; and there is no end to the taking of life.”
Where is Nahum 3:1 in the Bible?
Nahum 3:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nahum, chapter 3, verse 1.
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 3:1.
What translation should I read Nahum 3:1 in?
Nahum 3:1 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 3:1?
Nahum 3:1 reads (BBE): “A curse is on the town of blood; it is full of deceit and violent acts; and there is no end to the taking of life.” 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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