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- proper noun biblical A book of the
Old Testament of theBible , and of theTanakh . - proper noun biblical Its author, a minor
prophet . - proper noun rare A male
given name of biblical origin.
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- noun a Hebrew minor prophet of the 7th century BC
- noun an Old Testament book telling Nahum's prophecy of the fall of Nineveh
Etymologies
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Withal the language remains ever pure and classical, with a tinge of partiality for alliteration (i, 10; ii, 3, 11) and the use of prim and rare idioms; the sentences are perfectly balanced; in a word Nahum is a consummate master of his art, and ranks among the most accomplished writers of the Old Testament.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 10: Mass Music-Newman 1840-1916 1913
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The name Nahum was apparently of not rare occurrence.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 10: Mass Music-Newman 1840-1916 1913
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The position of the book immediately after Nahum is appropriate; as
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Elkosh, or Elkesi, a village of Galilee, pointed out to Jerome [Preface in Nahum] as a place of note among the Jews, having traces of ancient buildings.
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Other prophets were ordered to send messages to the neighbouring nations, and the prophecy of Nahum is particularly the burden of Nineveh; but Jonah must go and carry the message himself: "Arise quickly; apply thyself to the business with speed and courage, and the resolution that becomes a prophet; arise, and go to Nineveh."
Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume IV (Isaiah to Malachi) 1721
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According to "Nahum", Iraq's Jews had controlled some 80\% of the country's economy in the past, and the value of their assets is estimated today at some $100 billion.
Point of no return 2009
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According to "Nahum", Iraq's Jews had controlled some 80\% of the country's economy in the past, and the value of their assets is estimated today at some
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According to "Nahum", Iraq's Jews had controlled some 80\% of the country's economy in the past, and the value of their assets is estimated today at some $100 billion.
Point of no return 2009
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Nahum. (3 pages) The subject of this prophecy is the approaching complete and final destruction of Nineveh, the capital of the great and at that time flourishing Assyrian empire.
1-line descriptions of the 73 books of the Bible (extracted from Wikipedia) Jonathan Aquino 2009
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Nahum. (3 pages) The subject of this prophecy is the approaching complete and final destruction of Nineveh, the capital of the great and at that time flourishing Assyrian empire.
Archive 2009-04-01 Jonathan Aquino 2009
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