Nahum 3:6 nasb — "I will throw filth on you And make you vile, And set you up as a spectacle.

NASB

""I will throw filth on you And make you vile, And set you up as a spectacle."

— Nahum 3:6, NASB

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Nahum 3 — Context

3

Horsemen charging, Swords flashing, spears gleaming, Many slain, a mass of corpses, And countless dead bodies-- They stumble over the dead bodies!

4

All because of the many harlotries of the harlot, The charming one, the mistress of sorceries, Who sells nations by her harlotries And families by her sorceries.

5

"Behold, I am against you," declares the LORD of hosts; "And I will lift up your skirts over your face, And show to the nations your nakedness And to the kingdoms your disgrace.

6

"I will throw filth on you And make you vile, And set you up as a spectacle.

7

"And it will come about that all who see you Will shrink from you and say, 'Nineveh is devastated! Who will grieve for her?' Where will I seek comforters for you?"

8

Are you better than No-amon, Which was situated by the waters of the Nile, With water surrounding her, Whose rampart was the sea, Whose wall consisted of the sea?

9

Ethiopia was her might, And Egypt too, without limits. Put and Lubim were among her helpers.

Nahum 3:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nahum 3:6 say?
Nahum 3:6 in the NASB reads: “"I will throw filth on you And make you vile, And set you up 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 (NASB): “"I will throw filth on you And make you vile, And set you up 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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