nahum
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A book of the Old Testament: "Nahum" is a book in the Old Testament of the Bible, containing prophecies attributed to the prophet Nahum, primarily concerning the fall of the Assyrian city of Nineveh.
- A Hebrew prophet: "Nahum" is the name of a minor prophet in the Hebrew Bible, believed to have lived and prophesied in the 7th century BC.
Examples of Usage
Proper noun (Book): The Book of Nahum is a short but powerful prophetic work. We studied the prophecy against Nineveh in Nahum.
Proper noun (Person): The prophet Nahum delivered a message of divine judgment. Nahum is one of the twelve Minor Prophets in the Old Testament.
Advanced Usage
- "The prophecy of Nahum": This phrase specifically refers to the content and message of the biblical book.
Variants and Related Words
- Nahumic (adj): Pertaining to the prophet Nahum or the Book of Nahum.
Synonyms
- The Book of Nahum: (No direct synonym; it is a unique title.)
- The Prophet: (When contextually clear, "the prophet" can refer to Nahum, but this is not a specific synonym.)
Related Phrases
- "Nahum's oracle": Another way to refer to the prophetic message contained in the book.
Noun
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an Old Testament book telling Nahum's prophecy of the fall of Nineveh
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a Hebrew minor prophet of the 7th century BC
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