The MAJOR & MINOR Prophets - The 16 Writing Prophets Of The Hebrew Canon

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Key Verses in Nahum There are no direct Messianic prophecies in Nahum or any New Testament quotations of Nahum; however, such references as the following certainly apply: Mt 7:20 ² Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. Gal 6:8 ² For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. Nahum 1:7-8 ² The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knows those who trust in Him. But with an overflowing flood He will make an utter end of its place, and darkness will pursue His enemies. Nahum 3:5-7 ² ´%HKROG , DP DJDLQVW \RX µ VD\V WKH /25' RI KRVWV ´, ZLOO OLIW \RXU VNLUWV RYHU your face, I will show the nations your nakedness, and the kingdoms your shame. I will cast abominable filth upon you, make you vile, and make you a spectacle. It shall come to pass WKDW DOO ZKR ORRN XSRQ \RX ZLOO IOHH IURP \RX DQG VD\ ¶1LQHYHK LV ODLG ZDVWH :KR ZLOO EHPRDQ KHU"· :KHUH VKDOO , VHHN FRPIRUWHUV IRU \RX"µ Within the book of Nahum itself two references would seem key:

18 The Holman Christian Study Bible , p. 1357. 19 The Pulpit Commentary : Nuhum. 2004 (H. D. M. Spence-Jones, Ed.) (18). Bellingham, WA: Logos Research Systems, Ind. 20 Baxter, p. 202.

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