Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Nahum 3:6 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Nahum 3:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Nahum chapter 3 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And I will cast abominable filth upon thee, and make thee vile, and will set thee as a gazingstock.”
Nahum 3:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Nahum 3:6
And I will cast abominable filth upon thee (vehishlakalti aleyka shiqqutim, וְהִשְׁלַכְתִּי עָלַיִךְ שִׁקֻּצִים)—God threatens to hurl (shalak, שָׁלַךְ) disgusting things (shiqqutim, שִׁקֻּצִים) upon Nineveh. The term shiqqutim often refers to idols or abominations but here likely means literal filth, excrement, or refuse. This was ancient punishment for prostitutes—pelting them with dung and garbage to humiliate publicly.And make thee vile, and will set thee as a gazingstock (venibbaltikha vesamtik kero'i)—God will treat Nineveh as vile/contemptible (nabal, נָבַל) and make it a spectacle (ro'...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Nahum 3:6
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“Yet shalt thou plunge me in the ditch”
“because of my foolishness.”
“a dwelling place for jackals”
“And the LORD hath given a commandment concerning thee”
“I think that God has displayed us”
“being exposed to both reproaches and oppressions; and partly”
“yes”
“and if you will not lay it to heart”
“we entreat. We are made as the filth of the world”