| Scripture |
Additional Comments |
| |
|
| 1 The oracle, on Nineveh,–the scroll of the vision of Nahum, the Elkoshite. |
|
| |
|
| 2 A GOD jealous and avenging, is Yahweh, an avenger, is Yahweh, and a lord of wrath, an avenger, is Yahweh towards his adversaries, and, a retainer [of anger], is he to his foes. |
|
| 3 Yahweh, is slow to anger, but great in vigour, He will not leave, unpunished, as for Yahweh, in storm-wind and in tempest, is his way, and, clouds, are the dust of his feet. |
Clouds are the dust of his feet – Clouds (trouble) are the indication of the footsteps of our God. When we see this great trouble, we should look at it as the stately steppings of our God. – (We heard this thought from Br. Ed Lorenz.) |
| 4 Who rebuketh the sea and hath made it dry, and, all the streams, hath he dried up,–withered are Bashan and Carmel, Even the bloom of Lebanon, is withered: |
|
| 5 Mountains, have trembled because of him, and, the hills, have melted,–and the earth, hath lifted itself up, at his presence, the world also, and all who dwell therein. |
The mountains – Kingdoms (of Christendom).
Quake – Earthquake, revolution.
At Him – At the presence of Jehovah's representative, Jesus.
Hills – Lesser forms of government (lower than mountains).
Melt – The Lord dissolves away all governments.
The earth – Organized society under religious restriant. R498
Burned up – Destroyed by symbolic fire in the Day of the Lord. Mal. 3:1-3
The world and all that dwell therein – Compare this with Isa. 34:1-2. |
| 6 Before his indignation, who shall stand? And who shall abide the glow of his anger? His wrath, hath been poured forth like fire, and, the rocks, have been broken down because of him. |
Who can stand before His indignation – Compare Isa. 34:1-2.
His fury is poured out like fire – The word "fury" is Strong's 2534 - normally translated "wrath." It is in the pouring out of the seven last plagues where God's "wrath" is shown. Rev. 15:1
Rocks are thrown down by Him – See Rev. 6:16. |
| 7 Good is Yahweh, as a protection in the day of distress,–and one who acknowledgeth them who seek refuge in him. |
|
| 8 But, with an overflow rolling on, a full end, will he make of them who rise up against him,–and, his foes, will he pursue into darkness. |
|
| |
|
| 9 What can ye devise against Yahweh? A full end, is he making,–Distress, shall not rise up twice: |
Affliction shall not rise up a second time – The implication of this statement is that it will rise up one time. The context is clearly during the Day of the Lord. |
| 10 Though they were like thorns intertwined, and as drunkards drenched with their drink, yet have they been devoured, like stubble fully dry. |
For – Because.
While – During the time when this is taking place.
They be folden together as thorns – The two sides of Christendom, Catholic and Protestant attempting to unite, all the while (like thorns) sticking each other. The two cannot really come together, they can only make a feeble attempt. R1705:6-7; D552:1; D267:1
Drunken – Drunk with the wine of false doctrine, especially the false doctrine of church and state (the same doctrine that Jezebel puts forth – Rev. 17:5-6).
As drunkards – Those consuming the false doctrines (especially those of church and state united).
Devoured – Destroyed.
As stubble fully dry – Dry brush burns very quickly and thoroughly. |
| 11 Out of thee, hath one come forth–plotting, against Yahweh, wickedness,–A counselor of the Abandoned One. |
|
| 12 Thus, saith Yahweh, Though they be in full force, and so in great numbers, yet, even so, have they been cut off, and have passed away,–If I humble thee [once], I will not humble thee again. |
|
| 13 Now, therefore, will I break his yoke from off thee,–and, thy fetters, will I tear off. |
|
| 14 Then will Yahweh give command concerning thee, None of thy name shall be sown any more,–out of the house of thy gods, will I cut off carved image and molten image, I will appoint thy grave, for thou art of little esteem. |
|
| 15 Lo! upon the mountains, The feet of one, who bringeth Good Tidings! who publisheth Prosperity! Celebrate, O Judah, thy pilgrim festivals, fulfill thy vows, for, not again, any more, shall the Abandoned One, pass through thee, he hath been wholly cut off. |
|