Nahum 1:10

For while they be folden together as thorns, and while they are drunken as drunkards, they shall be devoured as stubble fully dry.

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Other Translations for Nahum 1:10

BSB

For they will be entangled as with thorns and consumed like the drink of a drunkard-like stubble that is fully dry.

AKJV

For while they be entwined together as thorns, and while they are drunken as drunkards, they shall be devoured as stubble fully dry.

CPDV

For just as thorns entwine one another, so also, while they are feasting and drinking together, they will be consumed like stubble that is completely dry.

ERV

For though they be like tangled thorns, told be drenched as it were in their drink, they shall be devoured utterly as dry stubble.

NHEB

For entangled like thorns, and drunk as with their drink, they are consumed utterly like dry stubble.

SMT

For even to thorns surrounding them, and drinking to excess as drunkards, they shall be devoured as straw fully dried up.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Nahum 1:10

ForwhiletheybefoldentogetherH5440VerbasthornsH5518Noun MasculineandwhiletheyaredrunkenH5433VerbasdrunkardsH5435Noun MasculinetheyshallbedevouredH398VerbasstubbleH7179Noun Masculine fullyH4392Adjective dryH3002Adjective

Commentary for Nahum 1:10

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Nahum 1:10

Summary

Enemies will be consumed easily

Event

Enemy destruction described

Estimated Time Period

c. 650 BC