Nahum 1:2 · KJV
"God is jealous, and the LORD revengeth; the LORD revengeth, and is furious; the LORD will take vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth wrath for his enemies."
King James Version
What does Nahum 1:2 mean? →Passage Context
1The burden of Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite.
2God is jealous, and the LORD revengeth; the LORD revengeth, and is furious; the LORD will take vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth wrath for his enemies.
3The LORD is slow to anger, and great in power, and will not at all acquit the wicked: the LORD hath his way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds are the dust of his feet.
4He rebuketh the sea, and maketh it dry, and drieth up all the rivers: Bashan languisheth, and Carmel, and the flower of Lebanon languisheth.
Reflection Questions
1
How does understanding God's jealousy affect your view of His love?
2
What does it mean for you to see God as a vengeful protector?
3
When have you felt the need for God's justice in your life?
Life Application
faith
Recognize that God's love is protective and sometimes requires justice. Trust in His timing for justice.
relationships
Address conflicts in your life with a heart that seeks justice and reconciliation.
Places in This Verse
Nineveh(Mosul, Iraq today)
Nineveh was the capital of the Assyrian Empire, known for its wickedness and eventual destruction. It serves as a warning of divine judgment against sin.
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