Nahum 3:11

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Nahum 3:11 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

You too will become drunk; you will go into hiding and seek refuge from the enemy.

King James Version KJV

Thou also shalt be drunken: thou shalt be hid, thou also shalt seek strength because of the enemy.

American Standard Version ASV

Thou also shalt be drunken; thou shalt be hid; thou also shalt seek a stronghold because of the enemy.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And you will be overcome with wine, you will become feeble; you will be looking for a safe place from those who are fighting against you.

Free Bible Version FBV

You too will behave like a drunk. You will hide in fear, trying to find a place safe from the enemy.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Also thou shalt bee drunken: thou shalt hide thy selfe, and shalt seeke helpe because of the enemie.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

Even thou art drunken, thou art hidden, Even thou dost seek a strong place, because of an enemy.

World English Bible WEB

You also will be drunken. You will be hidden. You also will seek a stronghold because of the enemy.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Thou also shalt be drunken: thou shalt be hid, thou also shalt seek strength because of the enemy.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Therefore thou also shalt be made drunk, and shalt be despised: and thou shalt seek help from the enemy.

Translation for Translators T4T

You people of Nineveh will similarly become dazed and drunk, and you will search for places to hide to escape from your enemies.

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Nahum 3:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB גַּם אַ֣תְּ תִּשְׁכְּרִ֔י תְּהִ֖י נַֽעֲלָמָ֑ה גַּם אַ֛תְּ תְּבַקְשִׁ֥י מָע֖וֹז מֵ/אוֹיֵֽב

גַּם gam H1571 also DirObjM

אַ֣תְּ ʼattâh H859 you(m.s.) Pron

תִּשְׁכְּרִ֔י shâkar H7937 be drunk V-Qal-Imperf-2fs

תְּהִ֖י hâyâh H1961 to be V-Qal-Imperf-3fs

נַֽעֲלָמָ֑ה ʻâlam H5956 to conceal V-Niphal-Inf-c

גַּם gam H1571 also DirObjM

אַ֛תְּ ʼattâh H859 you(m.s.) Pron

תְּבַקְשִׁ֥י bâqash H1245 to seek V-Piel-Imperf-2fs

מָע֖וֹז mâʻôwz H4581 security N-ms

מֵ/אוֹיֵֽב ʼôyêb H341 enemy Prep | V-Qal

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Hebrew Word Reference — Nahum 3:11

גַּם gam H1571 "also" DirObjM

Also means 'even' or 'too', used for emphasis or to connect ideas, like 'both...and' or 'neither...nor'. It can introduce a climax or show contrast.

Definition: 1) also, even, indeed, moreover, yea 1a) also, moreover (giving emphasis) 1b) neither, neither...nor (with negative) 1c) even (for stress) 1d) indeed, yea (introducing climax) 1e) also (of correspondence or retribution) 1f) but, yet, though (adversative) 1g) even, yea, yea though (with 'when' in hypothetical case) 2) (TWOT) again, alike

Usage: Occurs in 661 OT verses. KJV: again, alike, also, (so much) as (soon), both (so)...and, but, either...or, even, for all, (in) likewise (manner), moreover, nay...neither, one, then(-refore), though, what, with, yea. See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 19:9; 1 Samuel 14:21.

אַ֣תְּ ʼattâh H859 "you(m.s.)" Pron

You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.

Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)

Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.

תִּשְׁכְּרִ֔י shâkar H7937 "be drunk" V-Qal-Imperf-2fs

To become drunk or intoxicated, as warned against in Proverbs 23:20. This word describes the state of being under the influence. It is used in various forms, including making someone drunk or being merry.

Definition: 1) to be or become drunk or drunken, be intoxicated 1a) (Qal) to become drunken 1b)(Piel) to make drunken, cause to be drunk 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to be drunk 1d) (Hithpael) to make oneself drunk

Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: (be filled with) drink (abundantly), (be, make) drunk(-en), be merry. (Superlative of H8248 (שָׁקָה).) See also: Genesis 9:21; Isaiah 63:6; Isaiah 29:9.

תְּהִ֖י hâyâh H1961 "to be" V-Qal-Imperf-3fs

The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.

Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone

Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.

נַֽעֲלָמָ֑ה ʻâlam H5956 "to conceal" V-Niphal-Inf-c

This Hebrew word means to hide or conceal something from view. It appears in various forms, including being hidden or keeping a secret. In the Bible, it is used to describe hiding oneself or something from others.

Definition: 1) to conceal, hide, be hidden, be concealed, be secret 1a) (Qal) secret (participle) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be concealed 1b2) concealed, dissembler (participle) 1c) (Hiphil) to conceal, hide 1d) (Hithpael) to hide oneself

Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any ways, blind, dissembler, hide (self), secret (thing). See also: Leviticus 4:13; Job 6:16; Psalms 10:1.

גַּם gam H1571 "also" DirObjM

Also means 'even' or 'too', used for emphasis or to connect ideas, like 'both...and' or 'neither...nor'. It can introduce a climax or show contrast.

אַ֛תְּ ʼattâh H859 "you(m.s.)" Pron

You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.

Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)

Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.

תְּבַקְשִׁ֥י bâqash H1245 "to seek" V-Piel-Imperf-2fs

This Hebrew verb means to seek or search for something. In Psalm 105:4, it's used to encourage seeking God's face. It's also used in 1 Samuel 28:8 where Saul seeks a medium.

Definition: 1) to seek, require, desire, exact, request 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to seek to find 1a2) to seek to secure 1a3) to seek the face 1a4) to desire, demand 1a5) to require, exact 1a6) to ask, request 1b) (Pual) to be sought

Usage: Occurs in 215 OT verses. KJV: ask, beg, beseech, desire, enquire, get, make inquisition, procure, (make) request, require, seek (for). See also: Genesis 31:39; Esther 7:7; Psalms 4:3.

מָע֖וֹז mâʻôwz H4581 "security" N-ms

A fortified place or stronghold, like a rock or harbor, providing safety and protection, is what this Hebrew word represents.

Definition: 1) place or means of safety, protection, refuge, stronghold 1a) place of safety, fastness, harbour, stronghold 1b) refuge (of God) (fig.) 1c) human protection (fig.)

Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: force, fort(-ress), rock, strength(-en), ([idiom] most) strong (hold). See also: Judges 6:26; Isaiah 23:14; Psalms 27:1.

מֵ/אוֹיֵֽב ʼôyêb H341 "enemy" Prep | V-Qal

This Hebrew word means enemy or adversary, referring to someone who hates or opposes another person or nation. It is used to describe personal or national enemies in the Bible.

Definition: 1) (Qal) enemy 1a) personal 1b) national

Usage: Occurs in 275 OT verses. KJV: enemy, foe. See also: Genesis 22:17; 2 Samuel 22:1; Psalms 3:8.

Study Notes — Nahum 3:11

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Sermons on Nahum 3:11

Context — Judgment on Nineveh

9Cush and Egypt were her boundless strength; Put and Libya were her allies. 10Yet she became an exile; she went into captivity. Her infants were dashed to pieces at the head of every street. They cast lots for her dignitaries, and all her nobles were bound in chains.

11You too will become drunk; you will go into hiding and seek refuge from the enemy.

12All your fortresses are fig trees with the first ripe figs; when shaken, they fall into the mouth of the eater! 13Look at your troops— they are like your women! The gates of your land are wide open to your enemies; fire consumes their bars.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Isaiah 49:26	I will make your oppressors eat their own flesh; they will be drunk on their own blood, as with wine. Then all mankind will know that I, the LORD, am your Savior and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.”
2	Isaiah 2:10	Go into the rocks and hide in the dust from the terror of the LORD and the splendor of His majesty.
3	Psalms 75:8	For a cup is in the hand of the LORD, full of foaming wine mixed with spices. He pours from His cup, and all the wicked of the earth drink it down to the dregs.
4	Isaiah 2:19	Men will flee to caves in the rocks and holes in the ground, away from the terror of the LORD and from the splendor of His majesty, when He rises to shake the earth.
5	Revelation 6:15–17	Then the kings of the earth, the nobles, the commanders, the rich, the mighty, and every slave and free man hid in the caves and among the rocks of the mountains. And they said to the mountains and the rocks, “Fall on us and hide us from the face of the One seated on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb. For the great day of Their wrath has come, and who is able to withstand it?”
6	Jeremiah 4:5	Announce in Judah, proclaim in Jerusalem, and say: “Blow the ram’s horn throughout the land. Cry aloud and say, ‘Assemble yourselves and let us flee to the fortified cities.’
7	Nahum 1:10	For they will be entangled as with thorns and consumed like the drink of a drunkard— like stubble that is fully dry.
8	Hosea 10:8	The high places of Aven will be destroyed— it is the sin of Israel; thorns and thistles will overgrow their altars. Then they will say to the mountains, “Cover us!” and to the hills, “Fall on us!”
9	Luke 23:30	At that time ‘they will say to the mountains, “Fall on us!” and to the hills, “Cover us!”’
10	Isaiah 29:9	Stop and be astonished; blind yourselves and be sightless; be drunk, but not with wine; stagger, but not from strong drink.

Sermons on Nahum 3:11

	Sermon	Description
	The God of Jacob by A.B. Simpson	A.B. Simpson emphasizes the contrast between Jacob, described as a 'worm,' and the 'Mighty One of Jacob,' illustrating how God chooses the weak and unworthy to demonstrate His grac
	Witches for Christ by E.A. Adeboye	E.A. Adeboye emphasizes the power available to believers through partaking in the flesh and blood of Jesus, highlighting how this divine empowerment gives believers superiority ove
	True Grace Distinguished From the Experience of Devils by Jonathan Edwards	Jonathan Edwards preaches about the distinction between true grace and the experiences of devils, emphasizing that mere intellectual belief, earnest desires for salvation, a sense
	4 Proofs of the Utter Severity by Rolfe Barnard	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for faith and total commitment to God. He shares the example of Daniel Rowland, a preacher from the 18th century who experienced se
	The Duty of Self-Denial by Thomas Watson	Thomas Watson preaches on the duty of self-denial, emphasizing the need for Christians to deny their own righteousness and trust only in Christ's righteousness for salvation. He wa
	Jeremiah 49:12 by Chuck Smith	Chuck Smith emphasizes the significance of Jesus drinking the cup of God's wrath, a metaphor for divine judgment, as prophesied for Edom. He explains that while Edom will face judg
	Will You Stand or Fall in the Coming Storm by David Wilkerson	In this sermon, the preacher shares a story about a teenage girl who is obedient to her father's rules but lacks a genuine heart motive. He emphasizes the importance of spending ti