Nahum 1:10

Nahum 1:10 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

For they will be entangled as with thorns and consumed like the drink of a drunkard— like stubble that is fully dry.

King James Version KJV

For while they be folden together as thorns, and while they are drunken as drunkards, they shall be devoured as stubble fully dry.

American Standard Version ASV

For entangled like thorns, and drunken as with their drink, they are consumed utterly as dry stubble.

Bible in Basic English BBE

For though they are like twisted thorns, and are overcome as with drink, they will come to destruction like stems of grass fully dry.

Free Bible Version FBV

They entangle themselves like people caught in thorn bushes; they are like drunks full of drink. They will be completely burned up like dry straw.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

For he shall come as vnto thornes folden one in another, and as vnto drunkards in their drunkennesse: they shall be deuoured as stubble fully dryed.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

For while princes [are] perplexed, And with their drink are drunken, They have been consumed as stubble fully dried.

World English Bible WEB

For entangled like thorns, and drunken as with their drink, they are consumed utterly like dry stubble.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

For while they are folded together as thorns, and while they are drunken as drunkards, they shall be devoured as stubble fully dry.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

For as thorns embrace one another: so while they are feasting and drinking together, they shall be consumed as stubble that is fully dry.

Translation for Translators T4T

It will be as though his enemies are tangled in thorns, and they will stagger like people who have drunk a lot of wine. They will be burned up like [SIM] a fire completely burns up stubble/straw.

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Nahum 1:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB כִּ֚י עַד סִירִ֣ים סְבֻכִ֔ים וּ/כְ/סָבְאָ֖/ם סְבוּאִ֑ים אֻ֨כְּל֔וּ כְּ/קַ֥שׁ יָבֵ֖שׁ מָלֵֽא

כִּ֚י kîy H3588 for Conj

עַד ʻad H5704 till Prep

סִירִ֣ים çîyr H5518 pot N-fp

סְבֻכִ֔ים çâbak H5440 to interweave V-Qal-Inf-c

וּ/כְ/סָבְאָ֖/ם çôbeʼ H5435 liquor Conj | Prep | N-ms | Suff

סְבוּאִ֑ים çâbâʼ H5433 to imbibe V-Qal-Inf-c

אֻ֨כְּל֔וּ ʼâkal H398 to eat V-Q-Perf-3cp

כְּ/קַ֥שׁ qash H7179 stubble Prep | N-ms

יָבֵ֖שׁ yâbêsh H3002 dry Adj

מָלֵֽא mâlêʼ H4392 full Adj

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Hebrew Word Reference — Nahum 1:10

כִּ֚י kîy H3588 "for" Conj

A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.

Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore

Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.

עַד ʻad H5704 "till" Prep

This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.

Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)

Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.

סִירִ֣ים çîyr H5518 "pot" N-fp

This word refers to a thorn or a hook, something that springs up rapidly. It can also mean a pot or a pan, and is used in various contexts in the Bible, including cooking and fishing.

Definition: 1) pot 1a) pot (household utensil) 1b) pot (of temple)

Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: caldron, fishhook, pan, (wash-)pot, thorn. See also: Exodus 16:3; Ecclesiastes 7:6; Psalms 58:10.

סְבֻכִ֔ים çâbak H5440 "to interweave" V-Qal-Inf-c

This verb means to interweave or entwine, like threads in a fabric, and can also mean to fold or wrap something together. It describes a close and intimate connection, like the weaving of fibers. The KJV translates it as fold together or wrap.

Definition: 1) to interweave 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to interweave 1a2) interwoven (participle) 1b) (Pual) to be interwoven

Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: fold together, wrap. See also: Job 8:17; Nahum 1:10.

וּ/כְ/סָבְאָ֖/ם çôbeʼ H5435 "liquor" Conj | Prep | N-ms | Suff

Liquor or drink is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can refer to wine or a carousal. It is used in the Bible to describe drinking or wine.

Definition: drink, liquor, wine

Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: drink, drunken, wine. See also: Deuteronomy 21:20; Hosea 4:18; Isaiah 1:22.

סְבוּאִ֑ים çâbâʼ H5433 "to imbibe" V-Qal-Inf-c

To be drunk, or a drunkard, is the meaning of this Hebrew word, used in the Bible to describe someone who overindulges in wine. It appears in descriptions of excessive drinking. The word is also used to describe a person who drinks too much.

Definition: 1) to drink heavily or largely, imbibe 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to imbibe

Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: drunkard, fill self, Sabean, (wine-) bibber. See also: Proverbs 23:20; Isaiah 56:12; Proverbs 23:21.

אֻ֨כְּל֔וּ ʼâkal H398 "to eat" V-Q-Perf-3cp

This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.

Definition: 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to eat (human subject) 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) 1a6) to devour (of oppression) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be eaten (by men) 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with 1c2) to cause to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to feed 1d2) to cause to eat 1e) (Piel) 1e1) consume Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)

Usage: Occurs in 703 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 6:9; Numbers 24:8.

כְּ/קַ֥שׁ qash H7179 "stubble" Prep | N-ms

This Hebrew word refers to dry straw or stubble, often used to describe something that is worthless or easily destroyed. It appears in prophetic passages, such as Isaiah and Jeremiah, to symbolize God's judgment.

Definition: stubble, chaff

Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: stubble. See also: Exodus 5:12; Isaiah 40:24; Psalms 83:14.

יָבֵ֖שׁ yâbêsh H3002 "dry" Adj

Means dry, describing something that is no longer wet or moist, like dry ground. It is used in the Bible to describe a place or thing that is free from water. This word appears in various books, including Exodus and Leviticus.

Definition: 1) dry 2) dried

Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: dried (away), dry. See also: Numbers 6:3; Ezekiel 17:24; Isaiah 56:3.

מָלֵֽא mâlêʼ H4392 "full" Adj

Full means having no empty space, like a full cup or a full heart. It can also mean a large amount, like a multitude of people.

Definition: 1) full, fulness, that which fills 1a) fully (adv)

Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] she that was with child, fill(-ed, -ed with), full(-ly), multitude, as is worth. See also: Genesis 23:9; Deuteronomy 6:11; Psalms 73:10.

Study Notes — Nahum 1:10

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Sermons on Nahum 1:10

Context — The Burden against Nineveh

8But with an overwhelming flood He will make an end of Nineveh and pursue His enemies into darkness. 9Whatever you plot against the LORD, He will bring to an end. Affliction will not rise up a second time.

10For they will be entangled as with thorns and consumed like the drink of a drunkard— like stubble that is fully dry.

11From you, O Nineveh, comes forth a plotter of evil against the LORD, a counselor of wickedness. 12This is what the LORD says: “Though they are allied and numerous, yet they will be cut down and pass away. Though I have afflicted you, O Judah, I will afflict you no longer.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Micah 7:4	The best of them is like a brier; the most upright is sharper than a hedge of thorns. The day for your watchmen has come, the day of your visitation. Now is the time of their confusion.
2	Isaiah 5:24	Therefore, as a tongue of fire consumes the straw, and as dry grass shrivels in the flame, so their roots will decay and their blossoms will blow away like dust; for they have rejected the instruction of the LORD of Hosts and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel.
3	Isaiah 9:18	For wickedness burns like a fire that consumes the thorns and briers and kindles the forest thickets which roll upward in billows of smoke.
4	Malachi 4:1	“For behold, the day is coming, burning like a furnace, when all the arrogant and every evildoer will be stubble; the day is coming when I will set them ablaze,” says the LORD of Hosts. “Not a root or branch will be left to them.”
5	Nahum 3:11	You too will become drunk; you will go into hiding and seek refuge from the enemy.
6	Jeremiah 51:57	I will make her princes and wise men drunk, along with her governors, officials, and warriors. Then they will fall asleep forever and not wake up,” declares the King, whose name is the LORD of Hosts.
7	2 Samuel 23:6–7	But the worthless are all like thorns raked aside, for they can never be gathered by hand. The man who touches them must be armed with iron or with the shaft of a spear. The fire burns them to ashes in the place where they lie.”
8	Isaiah 10:17–19	And the Light of Israel will become a fire, and its Holy One a flame. In a single day it will burn and devour Assyria’s thorns and thistles. The splendor of its forests and orchards, both soul and body, it will completely destroy, as a sickness consumes a man. The remaining trees of its forests will be so few that a child could count them.
9	Jeremiah 51:39	While they are flushed with heat, I will serve them a feast, and I will make them drunk so that they may revel; then they will fall asleep forever and never wake up, declares the LORD.
10	Isaiah 27:4	I am not angry. If only thorns and briers confronted Me, I would march and trample them, I would burn them to the ground.

Sermons on Nahum 1:10

	Sermon	Description
	Wine for Gospel wantons... by Thomas Shepard	Thomas Shepard preaches on the consequences of spiritual drunkenness as described in Jeremiah 13:12-15, where God fills the inhabitants of the land with a spirit of drunkenness, le
	The Crisis, or the Uncertain Doom of Kingdoms at Particular Times by Samuel Davies	Samuel Davies preaches about the uncertainty and anxiety faced by nations in times of crisis, using the example of Nineveh's impending doom due to sin. He emphasizes the importance
	K-492 the Holocaust and the Knowledge of God by Art Katz	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having the right mindset for those who want to walk with God. He starts by sharing a personal experience of finding newly b
	The Towers Have Fallen (Sept 16 2001) - Part 3 by David Wilkerson	This sermon emphasizes the need for repentance and turning away from wicked ways to avoid God's judgment. It warns of the consequences of societal sins, such as idolatry, immoralit
	A Cry Against the Wicked Youth of America by David Wilkerson	In this sermon, the preacher talks about a man, a Hebrew, who is running through the streets proclaiming that there are only 40 days left before everyone will die because of their
	Christless Pentecost - Part 2 by David Wilkerson	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for repentance and holiness in the church. He predicts a revival among young people and the downfall of drug abuse, alcoholism, and
	A Vision of the Latter-Day Glories by C.H. Spurgeon	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the unstoppable growth of the church and the gathering of all nations to worship God. He uses the imagery of a dry riverbed gradually fillin