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Nahum 1:5 Cross-References
Explore 19 cross-references for Nahum 1:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Nahum chapter 1 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The mountains quake at him, and the hills melt, and the earth is burned at his presence, yea, the world, and all that dwell therein.”
Nahum 1:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Nahum 1:5
The mountains quake at him, and the hills melt, and the earth is burned at his presence, yea, the world, and all that dwell therein. This majestic verse describes the overwhelming power of God's presence when He appears in judgment. The Hebrew verb ra'ashu (רָעֲשׁוּ, "quake") depicts violent trembling and convulsions, while mugu (מֹגוּ, "melt") suggests complete dissolution and collapse. Mountains, ancient symbols of permanence and stability, shake like leaves before the LORD. Hills, which normally endure for millennia, dissolve like wax before fire.The escalating language moves from mountains...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Nahum 1:5
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“and the valleys split apart”
“and behold”
“because he was angry.”
“the God of Israel.”
“that you would come down”
“even Sinai”
“and were afraid. The storm of waters passed by. The deep roared and lifted up its hands on high.”
“and trembles.”
“and the earth melted.”
“the whole of it”