Nahum 1:1
Nahum 1:1 in Multiple Translations
This is the burden against Nineveh, the book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite:
The burden of Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite.
The burden of Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite.
The word about Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite.
A prophecy about Nineveh: the scroll of the vision that came to Nahum the Elkoshite.
The burden of Nineueh. The booke of the vision of Nahum the Elkeshite.
Burden of Nineveh. The Book of the Vision of Nahum the Elkoshite.
A revelation about Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite.
The burden of Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite,
The burden of Ninive. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elcesite.
I am Nahum, from Elkosh village. This is a message about Nineveh city, the capital of Assyria that was given to me in a vision by Yahweh.
Berean Amplified Bible — Nahum 1:1
BAB
Word Study
Hover over any word to see its amplified meaning. Click a word to explore its full definition and translation comparisons.
Amplified text is generated using scripting to tie together English translations for comparison. Always refer to the core BSB translation and original Hebrew/Greek text for accuracy. Anomalies may occur.
Nahum 1:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
מַשָּׂ֖א
נִֽינְוֵ֑ה
סֵ֧פֶר
חֲז֛וֹן
נַח֖וּם
הָ/אֶלְקֹשִֽׁי
מַשָּׂ֖א
massâʼ
H4853
burden
N-ms
נִֽינְוֵ֑ה
Nîynᵉvêh
H5210
Nineveh
N-proper
סֵ֧פֶר
çêpher
H5612
scroll
N-ms
חֲז֛וֹן
châzôwn
H2377
vision
N-ms
נַח֖וּם
Nachûwm
H5151
Nahum
N-proper
הָ/אֶלְקֹשִֽׁי
ʼElqôshîy
H512
Elkoshite
Art | Ngmsa
Hebrew Word Study
Select any word above to explore its original meaning, root, and usage across Scripture.
Use ← → arrow keys to navigate between words.
Hebrew Word Reference — Nahum 1:1
מַשָּׂ֖א
massâʼ
H4853
"burden"
N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to a message from God, like a prophecy or oracle, often given through a prophet. It can also mean a burden or a song. It appears in books like Isaiah and Ezekiel, where God speaks through prophets to His people.
Definition: 1) load, bearing, tribute, burden, lifting 1a) load, burden 1b) lifting, uplifting, that to which the soul lifts itself up 1c) bearing, carrying 1d) tribute, that which is carried or brought or borne
Usage: Occurs in 59 OT verses. KJV: burden, carry away, prophecy, [idiom] they set, song, tribute. See also: Exodus 23:5; Isaiah 13:1; Psalms 38:5.
נִֽינְוֵ֑ה
Nîynᵉvêh
H5210
"Nineveh"
N-proper
Nineveh was the capital city of Assyria, an ancient kingdom located near the Tigris river. The city is mentioned in the Bible as a major urban center, particularly in the book of Jonah.
Definition: § Nineveh = "abode of Ninus" capital of the ancient kingdom of Assyria; located on the east bank of the Tigris river, 550 miles (880 km) from its mouth and 250 miles (400 km) north of Babylon
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: Nineveh. See also: Genesis 10:11; Jonah 3:5; Isaiah 37:37.
סֵ֧פֶר
çêpher
H5612
"scroll"
N-ms
This word means a written document, like a scroll or book, used to record important events or messages. It appears in books like Isaiah and Matthew, referring to written records.
Definition: : document 1) missive, document, writing, book 1a) missive 1a1) letter (of instruction), written order, commission, request, written decree 1b) legal document, certificate of divorce, deed of purchase, indictment, sign 1c) book, scroll 1c1) book of prophecies 1c2) genealogical register 1c3) law-book 1c4) book (of poems) 1c5) book (of kings) 1c6) books of the canon, scripture 1c7) record book (of God) 1d) book-learning, writing 1d1) be able to read (after verb 'to know')
Usage: Occurs in 174 OT verses. KJV: bill, book, evidence, [idiom] learn(-ed) (-ing), letter, register, scroll. See also: Genesis 5:1; 2 Chronicles 17:9; Psalms 40:8.
חֲז֛וֹן
châzôwn
H2377
"vision"
N-ms
A vision or revelation from God, often received through dreams or prophecy. This word is used in the Bible to describe divine communication, like the visions received by prophets in the book of Isaiah.
Definition: 1) vision 1a) vision (in ecstatic state) 1b) vision (in night) 1c) vision, oracle, prophecy (divine communication) 1d) vision (as title of book of prophecy)
Usage: Occurs in 34 OT verses. KJV: vision. See also: 1 Samuel 3:1; Daniel 1:17; Psalms 89:20.
נַח֖וּם
Nachûwm
H5151
"Nahum"
N-proper
Nahum was an Israelite prophet who wrote the book of Nahum. He predicted the fall of Nineveh and brought a message of comfort. His personal history is largely unknown.
Definition: A prophet living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Nam.1.1 § Nahum = "comfort" the Elkoshite, prophet who predicted the fall and destruction of Nineveh; writer of the book by his name; personal history and situation unknown
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Nahum. See also: Nahum 1:1.
הָ/אֶלְקֹשִֽׁי
ʼElqôshîy
H512
"Elkoshite"
Art | Ngmsa
An Elkoshite is someone from Elkosh, a place with a name meaning God the ensnarer. The location of Elkosh is unknown, but it is mentioned in the Bible.
Definition: § Elkoshite = "God the ensnarer" a native and/or descendant of Elkosh (location unknown)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Elkoshite. See also: Nahum 1:1.
Study Notes — Nahum 1:1
Show Verse Quote Highlights
Context — The Burden against Nineveh
1This is the burden against Nineveh, the book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite:
2The LORD is a jealous and avenging God; the LORD is avenging and full of wrath. The LORD takes vengeance on His foes and reserves wrath for His enemies. 3The LORD is slow to anger and great in power; the LORD will by no means leave the guilty unpunished. His path is in the whirlwind and storm, and clouds are the dust beneath His feet.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zephaniah 2:13 | And He will stretch out His hand against the north and destroy Assyria; He will make Nineveh a desolation, as dry as a desert. |
| 2 | Jonah 1:2 | “Get up! Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before Me.” |
| 3 | Zechariah 9:1 | This is the burden of the word of the LORD against the land of Hadrach and Damascus its resting place— for the eyes of men and of all the tribes of Israel are upon the LORD — |
| 4 | Nahum 2:8 | Nineveh has been like a pool of water throughout her days, but now it is draining away. “Stop! Stop!” they cry, but no one turns back. |
| 5 | Isaiah 13:1 | This is the burden against Babylon that Isaiah son of Amoz received: |
| 6 | Genesis 10:11 | From that land he went forth into Assyria, where he built Nineveh, Rehoboth-Ir, Calah, |
| 7 | Jeremiah 23:33–37 | “Now when this people or a prophet or priest asks you, ‘What is the burden of the LORD?’ you are to say to them, ‘What burden? I will forsake you, declares the LORD.’ As for the prophet or priest or anyone who claims, ‘This is the burden of the LORD,’ I will punish that man and his household. This is what each man is to say to his friend and to his brother: ‘What has the LORD answered?’ or ‘What has the LORD spoken?’ But refer no more to the burden of the LORD, for each man’s word becomes the burden, so that you pervert the words of the living God, the LORD of Hosts, our God. Thus you are to say to the prophet: ‘What has the LORD answered you?’ and ‘What has the LORD spoken?’ |
| 8 | Isaiah 21:1 | This is the burden against the Desert by the Sea: Like whirlwinds sweeping through the Negev, an invader comes from the desert, from a land of terror. |
| 9 | Jonah 3:3–4 | This time Jonah got up and went to Nineveh, in accordance with the word of the LORD. Now Nineveh was an exceedingly great city, requiring a three-day journey. On the first day of his journey, Jonah set out into the city and proclaimed, “Forty more days and Nineveh will be overturned!” |
| 10 | Isaiah 15:1 | This is the burden against Moab: Ar in Moab is ruined, destroyed in a night! Kir in Moab is devastated, destroyed in a night! |
Sermons on Nahum 1:1
| Sermon | Description | |
|---|---|---|
|
A Prophecy - Wall of Fire by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson shares a prophetic vision of a 'Wall of Fire' that God will create to protect His people amidst the moral decay and increasing evil in society. He reflects on the d |
|
Nine Characteristics of a Preacher by Rolfe Barnard | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of preaching for a verdict, rather than just going through the motions. He calls on preachers to be like John the Baptist, ur |
|
|
A Cry Against Wicked Youth! by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson delivers a powerful sermon titled 'A Cry Against Wicked Youth!' where he draws parallels between the wickedness of Nineveh and the moral decline of modern youth. He |
|
|
The Famine Has Begun (Excerpt) by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the critical role of preaching in God's plan to address the spiritual famine in society, highlighting that God has always sent prophets and preachers to |
|
Studies in Zechariah 09 Zechariah 10: by John W. Bramhall | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the false shepherds who have misled God's people and brought upon them the anger of God. However, amidst the judgment, there is a promise that |
|
(The Word for Today) Isaiah 13:1 - Part 1 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the concept of the day of the Lord and its significance in biblical prophecy. He explains that the day of the Lord refers to a future p |
|
|
Thanksgiving in the Kingdom Part 2 by Chuck Smith | In this video, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the burden of Babylon as described in Isaiah chapter 13. He emphasizes the importance of lifting up a banner and exalting the voice to p |