Nahum 3:4 cpdv — Because of the multitude of fornications of the kept woman, beautiful and pleasing and practicing evil deeds, who sold…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Because of the multitude of fornications of the kept woman, beautiful and pleasing and practicing evil deeds, who sold nations by her fornications, and families by her evil doing:"

— Nahum 3:4, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Nahum 3 — Context

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Woe to the city of blood, filled with all manner of lies and violence. Crime shall not depart from you:

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the voice of the whip, and the voice of the turning wheels, and of the neighing horse, and the burning chariot, and the horsemen who ride,

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and of the flashing sword and the shining spear, and of a multitude executed and a grievous ruination. Neither is there an end to the dead bodies, and they will fall down upon their dead bodies.

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Because of the multitude of fornications of the kept woman, beautiful and pleasing and practicing evil deeds, who sold nations by her fornications, and families by her evil doing:

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behold, I will come to you, says the Lord of hosts, and I will reveal your shame to your face, and I will show your nakedness to the Gentiles, and your disgrace to kingdoms.

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And I will cast abominations over you, and I will afflict you with abuse, and I will make an example of you.

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And this shall be: everyone who sees you, will recoil from you, and he will say: “Nineveh has been devastated.” Who will shake his head over you? Where might I seek consolation for you?

Nahum 3:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nahum 3:4 say?
Nahum 3:4 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Because of the multitude of fornications of the kept woman, beautiful and pleasing and practicing evil deeds, who sold nations by her fornications, and families by her evil doing:”
Where is Nahum 3:4 in the Bible?
Nahum 3:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nahum, chapter 3, verse 4.
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 3:4.
What translation should I read Nahum 3:4 in?
Nahum 3:4 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 3:4?
Nahum 3:4 reads (CPDV): “Because of the multitude of fornications of the kept woman, beautiful and pleasing and practicing evil deeds, who sold nations by her fornications, and families by her evil doing:” 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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