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Nahum 3:5
New English Translation

5 “I am against you,” declares the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.[a]
“I will strip off your clothes![b]
I will show your nakedness to the nations
and your shame to the kingdoms.

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  1. Nahum 3:5 tn Traditionally, “the Lord of hosts.” See the note at 2:13.
  2. Nahum 3:5 tn Heb “I will uncover your skirts over your face.”sn Strip off your clothes. In the ancient Near East, the typical punishment for a prostitute was to strip her of her clothes publicly to expose her to open shame, embarrassment, and public ridicule. Because Nineveh had acted like a prostitute, the Lord would punish her as a prostitute.
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Nahum 3:5
New International Version

5 “I am against(A) you,” declares the Lord Almighty.
    “I will lift your skirts(B) over your face.
I will show the nations your nakedness(C)
    and the kingdoms your shame.

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