Nahum 1:12-13
Holman 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 afflicted you,[c](A)
I will afflict you no longer.(B)
13 For I will now break off his yoke from you
and tear off your shackles.
Footnotes
- Nahum 1:12 Lit intact
- Nahum 1:12 Either the king of Assyria or his army
- Nahum 1:12 = Judah
Nahum 1:12-13
International Standard Version
The Lord’s Rebuke to Assyria
12 This is what the Lord says:
“No matter how strong they are,[a]
and no matter how numerous,
they will surely be annihilated[b] and pass away.
Though I have afflicted you,[c]
I will do so no more.
13 Now I will break off Assyria’s[d] yoke from you,
and tear apart your shackles.”
Footnotes
- Nahum 1:12 The Heb. lacks they are
- Nahum 1:12 Lit. be cut down
- Nahum 1:12 The Heb. lacks you
- Nahum 1:13 Lit. his
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