Nahum 1:7Yahweh is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knows those who take refuge in him.
The setting
Judah, ~663-612 BC. Prophet Nahum proclaims God's character before announcing Nineveh's doom. Modern-day Israel/Palestine region.
The emotion here: tender compassion before delivering harsh judgment
The original word
maoz (מָעוֹז) — fortress, stronghold, a place of military protection and safety
Why it matters
Nineveh had 120,000 people and walls so thick that three chariots could ride side by side on top
Read with care
What most readers miss in Nahum 1:7
This tender promise comes right before the most brutal judgment prophecy in Scripture
Common misconceptionPeople think this is generic comfort, but Nahum is specifically reassuring Judah that God will protect them while destroying their oppressor Assyria.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Nahum 1:7
Bible Genome reading
Nahum 1:7 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Nahum 1:7 comes from the book of Nahum, written during the Divided Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Nahum. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 90% and a tone that is tender. It belongs to the prophecy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include Gods goodness, refuge, divine protection. Notable phrases: Yahweh is good; stronghold in trouble; knows those who take refuge. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains prophecy.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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