Tree of Life Version
Nahum 1:7
7Adonai is good as a refuge in the day of distress, and He knows those who take refuge in Him.
Nahum 1:7 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.
- New International Version (NIV)The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him,
- English Standard Version (ESV)The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him.
- New King James Version (NKJV)The Lord is good, A stronghold in the day of trouble; And He knows those who trust in Him.
Context of Nahum 1:7
5Mountains quaked because of Him, and the hills have melted. The earth has heaved up at His presence—yes, the world and everything dwelling in it. 6Before His indignation who can stand? Who can withstand His burning anger? His wrath is poured out like fire, and cliffs break down before Him. Adonai is good as a refuge in the day of distress, and He knows those who take refuge in Him. 8But with an overwhelming flood, He will make that place a total ruin. Darkness will pursue His enemies. 9What can you scheme against Adonai? He will make a complete destruction. Distress will not arise twice.
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ט֣וֹב יְהוָ֔ה לְמָע֖וֹז בְּי֣וֹם צָרָ֑ה וְיֹדֵ֖עַ חֹ֥סֵי בֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Nahum 1:7
- 1 Chronicles 16:34Give thanks to Adonai for He is good, for His mercy endures forever.
- Ezra 3:11With praise and thanksgiving they sang to Adonai, “For He is good; For His mercy upon Israel endures forever.” Then all the people gave a great shout of praise to Adonai because the foundation of the House of Adonai had been laid.
- Psalms 25:8Good and upright is Adonai. Therefore He directs sinners in the way.
- Psalms 100:5For Adonai is good. His lovingkindness endures forever, and His faithfulness to all generations.
- Psalms 136:1Praise Adonai, for He is good, for His lovingkindness endures forever.
- Psalms 145:6They will speak of the might of Your awesome deeds, and I will proclaim Your greatness.
- Jeremiah 33:11the voice of joy and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride, the voice of them who say: ‘Give thanks to Adonai-Tzva’ot, for Adonai is good, for His love endures forever!’ as they bring offerings of thanksgiving into the House of Adonai. For I will restore the land from the exile as it was at first,” declares Adonai.
- Lamentations 3:25Adonai is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul that seeks Him.
- Romans 11:22Notice then the kindness and severity of God: severity toward those who fell; but God’s kindness toward you, if you continue in His kindness; otherwise you too will be cut off!
- 1 John 4:8The one who does not love does not know God, for God is love.
- Psalms 18:1For the music director: a psalm of David the servant of Adonai. He chanted the words of this song to Adonai on the day Adonai delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul.
- Psalms 27:5For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His sukkah, conceal me in the shelter of His tent, and set me high upon a rock.
- Psalms 62:6My soul, wait in stillness, only for God— for from Him comes my expectation.
- Psalms 71:3Be to me a sheltering rock where I may always go. Give the command to save me— for You are my rock and my fortress.
- Psalms 84:11For a day in Your courts is better than a thousand anywhere else. I would rather stand at the threshold of the House of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness.
- Psalms 91:1He who dwells in the shelter of Elyon, will abide in the shadow of Shaddai.
Commentaries on Nahum 1:7
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 7The Lord is good - In the midst of judgment he remembers mercy; and among the most dreadful denunciations of wrath he mingles promises of mercy. None that trust in him need be alarmed at these dreadful threatenings; they shall be discriminated in the day of wrath, for the Lord knoweth them that trust in him.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 7The LORD is good: God judges the wicked fairly. He also offers refuge to those who trust in him. He accepts and protects them during life's challenges (Psalms 18:2; 62:5–7). God's abundant goodness can inspire people to repent (Romans 2:2–4).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 77. Here Nahum enters on his special subject, for which the previous verses have prepared the way, namely, to assure his people of safety in Jehovah under the impending attack of Sennacherib (Na 1:7), and to announce the doom of Nineveh, the capital of the Assyrian foe (Na 1:8). The contrast of Na 1:7, 8 heightens the force. he knoweth--recognizes as His own (Ho 13:5; Am 3:2); and so, cares for and guards (Psa 1:6; 2Ti 2:19).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Nahum 1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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