Nahum 3:6 asv — And I will cast abominable filth upon thee, and make thee vile, and will set thee as a gazing-stock.

American Standard Version

"And I will cast abominable filth upon thee, and make thee vile, and will set thee as a gazing-stock. "

— Nahum 3:6, American Standard Version

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Nahum 3 — Context

3

the horseman mounting, and the flashing sword, and the glittering spear, and a multitude of slain, and a great heap of corpses, and there is no end of the bodies; they stumble upon their bodies;—

4

because of the multitude of the whoredoms of the well-favored harlot, the mistress of witchcrafts, that selleth nations through her whoredoms, and families through her witchcrafts.

5

Behold, I am against thee, saith Jehovah of hosts, and I will uncover thy skirts upon thy face; and I will show the nations thy nakedness, and the kingdoms thy shame.

6

And I will cast abominable filth upon thee, and make thee vile, and will set thee as a gazing-stock.

7

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

8

Art thou better than No-amon, that was situate among the rivers, that had the waters round about her; whose rampart was the sea, and her wall was of the sea?

9

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

Nahum 3:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nahum 3:6 say?
Nahum 3:6 in the American Standard Version reads: “And I will cast abominable filth upon thee, and make thee vile, and will set thee as a gazing-stock. ”
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 (ASV): “And I will cast abominable filth upon thee, and make thee vile, and will set thee as a gazing-stock. ” 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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