Original Word: נַחוּם
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Nachuwm
Pronunciation: nah-KHOOM
Phonetic Spelling: (nakh-oom')
Definition: Nahum
Meaning: Nachum

Nahum

From nacham; comfortable; Nachum, an Israelite prophet -- Nahum.

see HEBREW nacham

Word Origin
from nacham
Definition
an Isr. prophet
NASB Translation
Nahum (1).

נַחוּם proper name, masculine (comfort) the prophet Nahum, Nahum 1:1, ᵐ5 Ναουμ. **נַחוּם < = comforting, full of comfort (namely, is ׳י ? compare ARSK^{DB NAHUM} Dr^{Nah 1:1, Century Bible}).

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root נָחַם (nacham), which means "to comfort" or "to console."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G3486: Ναούμ (Naoum) • This Greek entry corresponds to the Hebrew name Nachum, used in the New Testament genealogies to refer to the same individual or name.
• G2584: Καπερναούμ (Kapernaoum) • While not a direct translation of Nachum, this Greek entry refers to Capernaum, a town whose name is believed to be derived from "village of Nahum," indicating a possible connection to the prophet's name.

Usage: Nachum is used as a proper noun in the Hebrew Bible, specifically as the name of a prophet.

Context: Nachum, often anglicized as Nahum, is recognized as one of the Minor Prophets in the Hebrew Bible. He is the author of the Book of Nahum, which is the seventh book in the collection of the Twelve Minor Prophets. The name Nachum signifies "comfort" or "consolation," reflecting the prophet's role in delivering a message of impending judgment against Nineveh, the capital of Assyria, which had been a source of oppression for Israel.

The Book of Nahum is primarily a poetic and vivid prophecy concerning the fall of Nineveh, which occurred in 612 BC. Nahum's prophecy is characterized by its powerful imagery and strong language, emphasizing God's sovereignty and justice. The prophet's message served as a source of comfort to the people of Judah, assuring them that their oppressors would be judged and that God's justice would prevail.

Nahum's historical context is set during a time when Assyria was at the height of its power, having previously conquered the Northern Kingdom of Israel and posed a significant threat to Judah. The prophecy of Nahum highlights the theme of divine retribution and the eventual downfall of oppressive empires, serving as a reminder of God's ultimate control over the nations.

In the Berean Standard Bible, Nahum's prophecy is succinctly captured, emphasizing the certainty of Nineveh's destruction and the relief it would bring to those who had suffered under Assyrian rule. Nahum's message is a testament to the enduring hope and comfort found in God's promises to His people.

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