Nahum 1:13

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

For I will now break their yoke from your neck and tear away your shackles.”

American Standard Version (1901)

And now will I break his yoke from off thee, and will burst thy bonds in sunder.

Bible in Basic English

And now I will let his yoke be broken off you, and your chains be parted.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And now I will break in pieces his rod with which he struck thy back, and I will burst thy bonds asunder.

Free Bible Version

Now I will break their yoke from your necks and tear away the chains which bind you.

Geneva Bible 1599

For nowe I will breake his yoke from thee, and will burst thy bonds in sunder.

King James (Authorized) Version

For now will I break his yoke from off thee, and will burst thy bonds in sunder.

Translation for Translators

Now I will cause the people of Assyria to no longer control/oppress you [MET]; it will be as though I will tear off the shackles/chains on your hands and feet.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Now will I break that people's yoke from off you; I will break your chains.”

Noah Webster Bible

For now I will break his yoke from off thee, and will burst thy bonds asunder.

World English Bible

Now I will break his yoke from off you, and will burst your bonds apart.”

Young's Literal Translation

And now I break his rod from off thee, And thy bands I do draw away.

Context

The Burden against Nineveh

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. ¹³For I will now break their yoke from your neck and tear away your shackles.” ¹⁴The LORD has issued a command concerning you, O Nineveh: “There will be no descendants to carry on your name. I will cut off the carved image and cast idol from the house of your gods; I will prepare your grave, for you are contemptible.”

Sermons

Immediate Freedom

C.H. Spurgeon

Summary

This verse in Nahum speaks of God's judgment upon Assyria for their oppression and wickedness. It reveals that God will break the yoke of Assyria from His people and destroy their idols, showing His power and justice. The verse conveys the message that God is a righteous judge who will avenge His people and bring justice to the oppressed. It serves as a reminder that God is sovereign over all nations and will ultimately bring about justice and deliverance for His faithful followers.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Now will I break his yoke from off thee - This refers to the tribute which the Jews were obliged to pay to the Assyrians, Kg2 17:14.