Cross-References — Nahum 3

5 pairs

1. Nahum 3:1→referencesIsaiah 33:1

   Nahum 3:1 pronounces woe upon the city of bloodshed, similar to Isaiah 33:1, which declares woe to the destroyer who has not been destroyed. Both passages emphasize divine judgment on those who perpetuate violence and deceit.

   Thematic focusDivine Judgment, Violence, Deceit.

   • #Judgment
   • #Violence
   • #Deceit

2. Nahum 3:5→referencesEzekiel 16:37

   Nahum 3:5 describes God exposing the shame of Nineveh, similar to Ezekiel 16:37 where God exposes the shame of Jerusalem. Both passages illustrate the theme of divine retribution and exposure of sin.

   Thematic focusExposure of Sin, Divine Retribution.

   • #Sin
   • #Retribution
   • #Exposure

3. Nahum 3:7→referencesJeremiah 50:13

   Nahum 3:7 speaks of Nineveh's desolation and how no one will mourn for her, similar to Jeremiah 50:13, which describes Babylon's desolation and lack of mourning. Both highlight the totality of God's judgment on proud nations.

   Thematic focusDesolation, Lack of Mourning, Divine Judgment.

   • #Desolation
   • #Judgment
   • #Pride

4. Nahum 3:13→referencesIsaiah 19:16

   Nahum 3:13 describes the weakness of Nineveh's defenses, likening its warriors to women, similar to Isaiah 19:16, which uses the same imagery for Egypt. This highlights the theme of unexpected vulnerability in the face of divine judgment.

   Thematic focusVulnerability, Divine Judgment.

   • #Vulnerability
   • #Judgment
   • #Weakness

5. Nahum 3:19→referencesEzekiel 32:21

   Nahum 3:19 concludes with the irreversible destruction of Nineveh, with no healing for its wound, similar to Ezekiel 32:21, which speaks of the fallen mighty nations in the pit. Both passages emphasize the finality of God's judgment.

   Thematic focusFinality of Judgment, Irreversible Destruction.

   • #Finality
   • #Destruction
   • #Judgment

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