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Nahum 3:6

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And I will cast abominable filth upon thee, and make thee vile, and will set thee as a gazingstock.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

I'm going to cover you with disgusting filth and make you absolutely repulsive, turning you into a spectacle that everyone stares at in shock.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When you've crossed every line, don't be surprised when you become the cautionary tale everyone can't look away from.

📚 Historical Context

The book of Nahum was written by the prophet Nahum in the 7th century BC, during a time when the Assyrian Empire, centered in Nineveh, was a dominant and ruthless power that had conquered and oppressed many nations, including Israel. Nahum's prophecy delivers God's message of impending judgment on Nineveh for its extreme violence, idolatry, and moral corruption. In this verse, God uses vivid, metaphorical language to describe the public shaming and humiliation that would befall the city as a consequence of its sins.

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