1. Ausspruch über Ninive. / Das Buch der Vision des Nahum aus Elkosch.
2. Ein eifernder Gott, der Vergeltung übt, ist der HERR. / Vergeltung übt der HERR und ist voll Zorn. Der HERR übt Rache an seinen Gegnern / und hält fest am Zorn gegen seine Feinde.
3. Der HERR ist langmütig und groß an Kraft; / doch ganz sicher lässt der HERR nicht ungestraft. In Wirbel und Sturm nimmt er seinen Weg,/ die Wolken sind der Staub seiner Füße.
4. Er droht dem Meer und macht es trocken, / alle Flüsse lässt er versiegen. Verwelkt sind Baschan und Karmel, / die Blüte des Libanon ist verwelkt.
5. Die Berge beben vor ihm / und die Hügel geraten ins Wanken. Es verödet die Erde vor ihm / der Erdkreis und alle seine Bewohner.
6. Vor seinem Groll - wer kann da bestehen? / Wer hält stand in der Glut seines Zorns? Sein Grimm greift um sich wie Feuer / und die Felsen bersten vor ihm.
7. Gut ist der HERR, / eine feste Burg am Tag der Not. Er kennt, die Zuflucht suchen bei ihm.
8. Doch in reißender Flut / macht er seinen Gegnern ein Ende / und Finsternis verfolgt seine Feinde.
9. Was plant ihr gegen den HERRN? Er macht doch ein Ende. / Es soll nicht wieder Not aufkommen.
10. Wie dichtes Dornengestrüpp / und wie wirres Windengerank werden sie verbrannt, wie dürre Spreu; nichts bleibt übrig.
11. Von dir ist abgezogen der Mann, / der Böses plant gegen den HERRN, / der Widergöttliches im Schild führt.
12. So spricht der HERR: / Auch wenn sie unversehrt sind und zahlreich, / sie werden abgeschnitten, sie gehen unter. Habe ich dich auch gedemütigt, / ich werde dich nicht weiter demütigen.
13. Ja, jetzt zerbreche ich sein Joch, das auf dir lastet, / und deine Fesseln werde ich zerreißen.
14. Der HERR hat über dich bestimmt: / Von dir soll es keinen Nachkommen mehr geben. Aus dem Haus deines Gottes will ich ausrotten / Schnitzbild und Gussbild. Ich schaufle dein Grab; denn du bist verächtlich geworden.
Footnotes:
1:1-2 - Nahum's prophecy begins with a declaration of God's justice and wrath against Nineveh, the capital of Assyria. God is described as zealous and avenging, always acting justly to punish the enemies of His people. This reflects God's sovereignty over the nations (see also Deuteronomy 32:35 and Romans 12:19).
1:3-6 - God's wrath is powerful and uncontrollable, but at the same time, He is good and a refuge for those who seek Him. These verses contrast the destruction of enemies with divine protection for the righteous, showing God's dual character: just and merciful (see also Psalm 34:18 and Romans 8:1).
1:7-8 - Nahum declares that God is a refuge for those who seek His protection, but for Israel's enemies, destruction is imminent. The promise of salvation for the righteous and destruction for the wicked emphasizes God's faithfulness to His promises (see also Psalm 9:9 and Isaiah 63:1-6).
1:9-11 - God promises that Nineveh, the great and wicked city, will be destroyed. This verse is a clear warning about the consequences of sin and oppression, illustrating how the wickedness of the nations will eventually be punished (see also Isaiah 10:12 and Revelation 18:6).
1:12-15 - Nahum prophesies that the Assyrian oppression will be stopped and that Israel will experience relief. God's victory over the oppressors brings hope to the righteous, affirming that despite suffering, God always acts on behalf of His people (see also Isaiah 10:27 and Matthew 11:28-30).
Verses related to Das Buch Nahum, 1:
Naum chapter 1 proclaims God's judgment on Nineveh. How is God’s character revealed in this prophecy? This powerful text portrays the Lord as a jealous and avenging God, but also patient and good. Nahum uses vivid images of nature to describe divine power and His wrath against the wicked. The chapter also offers comfort to God's people, promising freedom from oppressors. Examine with us five biblical passages that illuminate themes of divine justice in this intense chapter.
Exodus 34:6-7: "And the Lord passed before him, and cried, Lord, Lord God, merciful, gracious, and longsuffering, and abounding in mercy and faithfulness; who preserves mercy for a thousand generations, who forgives iniquity and transgression and sin, although he does not clear the guilty, and visits the iniquity of the fathers on the children and on the children's children, to the third and fourth generation." - This verse echoes the attributes of God described in Nahum 1:2-3, showing the consistency of God's nature throughout Scripture.
Psalms 97:2-3: "Clouds and darkness surround him; justice and judgment are the basis of his throne. Before him is a fire that scorches his enemies around him." - This passage reflects the language and imagery used in Nahum 1:3-6 to describe God's power and righteousness.
Romans 12:19: "Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to the wrath of God, for it is written: Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord." - This New Testament verse reaffirms the theme of Nahum 1:2, where God is described as an avenging God.
Isaiah 52:7: "How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who proclaims peace, who announces good things, who proclaims salvation, who says to Zion: Your God reigns!" - This passage connects with Nahum 1:15, which uses similar language to describe the proclamation of good news.
Revelation 6:16-17: "And they said to the mountains and rocks, Fall upon us, and hide us from the face of him that sitteth upon the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb; for the great day of his wrath is coming; and who can survive?" - This apocalyptic vision echoes the language of Nahum 1:6, describing the wrath of God and asking who can withstand it.
FAQ:
What does Nahum reveal about the nature of God in chapter 1?
In chapter 1, Nahum highlights God's sovereignty over creation and His justice. God is described as an avenger, full of wrath against His enemies, but also as a protector of those who fear Him. (Nahum 1:2-3)
What is the fate of Nineveh in Nahum 1?
Nineveh, the capital of Assyria, is condemned to destruction because of its wickedness and oppression. God declares that it will be completely destroyed as a judgment for its cruelty. (Nahum 1:8-9)
How does Nahum describe God's vengeance in Nahum 1?
Nahum describes God's vengeance as an irresistible and just force. God will take vengeance against the enemies of His people, manifesting His wrath in an overwhelming way. (Nahum 1:2-6)
What does it mean that God is "slow to anger" in Nahum 1?
Although God is just and punishes the wicked, He is patient and allows time for repentance. His wrath is just, but He is slow to pour it out, as a form of mercy. (Nahum 1:3)
How does Nahum 1 describe God's protection of the righteous?
Nahum 1 reveals that God is a safe refuge for those who seek Him. He protects the righteous from calamities and delivers them from the hand of the oppressors. (Nahum 1:7)
