Nahum 3:6 akjv — And I will cast abominable filth on you, and make you vile, and will set you as a spectacle.

American King James Version

"And I will cast abominable filth on you, and make you vile, and will set you as a spectacle. "

— Nahum 3:6, American King James Version

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Nahum 3 — Context

3

The horseman lifts up both the bright sword and the glittering spear: and there is a multitude of slain, and a great number of carcasses; and there is none end of their corpses; they stumble on their corpses:

4

Because of the multitude of the prostitutions of the well favored harlot, the mistress of witchcrafts, that sells nations through her prostitutions, and families through her witchcrafts.

5

Behold, I am against you, says the LORD of hosts; and I will discover your skirts on your face, and I will show the nations your nakedness, and the kingdoms your shame.

6

And I will cast abominable filth on you, and make you vile, and will set you as a spectacle.

7

And it shall come to pass, that all they that look on you shall flee from you, and say, Nineveh is laid waste: who will bemoan her? from where shall I seek comforters for you?

8

Are you better than populous No, that was situate among the rivers, that had the waters round about it, whose rampart was the sea, and her wall was from the sea?

9

Ethiopia and Egypt were her strength, and it was infinite; Put and Lubim were your helpers.

Nahum 3:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nahum 3:6 say?
Nahum 3:6 in the American King James Version reads: “And I will cast abominable filth on you, and make you vile, and will set you as a spectacle. ”
Where is Nahum 3:6 in the Bible?
Nahum 3:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nahum, chapter 3, 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 3:6.
What translation should I read Nahum 3:6 in?
Nahum 3:6 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 3:6?
Nahum 3:6 reads (AKJV): “And I will cast abominable filth on you, and make you vile, and will set you as a spectacle. ” 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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