5 pairs
Nahum 1:2 describes God as a jealous and avenging God, which echoes the description of God's character in Exodus 34:6-7, where God is described as merciful and gracious but also just, not clearing the guilty.
Thematic focusGod's Justice, Divine Jealousy, Mercy and Judgment.
Nahum 1:3 states that the Lord is slow to anger and great in power, which parallels Psalm 103:8-9, emphasizing God's patience and His willingness to not always chide or keep His anger forever.
Thematic focusPatience of God, Divine Power, Slow to Anger.
Nahum 1:5 describes the mountains quaking before God, similar to Psalm 97:5 where the mountains melt like wax before the Lord, highlighting God's supreme power over creation.
Thematic focusGod's Sovereignty, Power Over Creation.
Nahum 1:7 declares that the Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble, which is echoed in Psalm 46:1 where God is described as a refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Thematic focusGod's Goodness, Refuge in Trouble.
Nahum 1:9 speaks of God's plans against His enemies that cannot be thwarted, similar to Isaiah 14:27, which emphasizes that no one can annul what the Lord has purposed.
Thematic focusDivine Purpose, Infallibility of God's Plans.