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Nahum 1:13 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Nahum 1:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Nahum chapter 1 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For now will I break his yoke from off thee, and will burst thy bonds in sunder.”
Nahum 1:13 (KJV)
Commentary on Nahum 1:13
For now will I break his yoke from off thee (ve'attah eshbor mottehu me'alayikh, וְעַתָּה אֶשְׁבֹּר מֹטֵהוּ מֵעָלָיִךְ). The mot (מֹט, "yoke") symbolizes Assyrian domination and oppression—heavy tribute, political subjugation, and constant threat. Shavar (שָׁבַר, "break") indicates violent shattering, not gradual loosening. "Now" (attah, עַתָּה) signals God's appointed time for deliverance has arrived. For over a century, Assyria had dominated the region; now God decrees their power broken.And will burst thy bonds in sunder (umoseroteyka anaateq, וּמוֹסְרֹתֶיךָ אֲנַתֵּק). Moserot (מוֹסְרוֹת, "...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Nahum 1:13
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“that his burden will depart from off your shoulder”
“and the staff of his shoulder”
“and broke their bonds in sunder.”
“and burst your bonds; and you said”
“and tread him under foot on my mountains. Then his yoke will leave them”
“and will speak to them; for they know the way of Yahweh”
“and when he marches through our fortresses”