Nahum 1:12-13
Christian Standard Bible
Promise of Judah’s Deliverance
12 This is what the Lord says:
Though they are strong[a] and numerous,
they will still be mowed down,
and he[b] will pass away.
Though I have punished you,[c](A)
I will punish you no longer.(B)
13 For I will now break off his yoke from you
and tear off your shackles.
Nahum 1:12-13
Common English Bible
Reassurance for God’s people
12 The Lord proclaims:
Though once they were a healthy and numerous force,
they have been cut off and have disappeared.
I have afflicted you;
I won’t afflict you further, Zion.[a]
13 Now I will break off his yoke from you
and tear off your chains.
Footnotes
- Nahum 1:12 Heb lacks Zion.
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