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Nahum · Chapter 1 · Strength

Nahum 1:7 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context

For the day that asks more than you feel ready to give.

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Read in chapter context · Nahum 1

Both translations, side by side

WEB · World English Bible

"Yahweh is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knows those who take refuge in him."

KJV · King James Version

"The LORD3068 is good2896, a strong hold4581 in the day3117 of trouble6869; and he knoweth3045 them that trust2620 in him. strong hold: or, strength"

How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses lord, strong, hold, knoweth, while the WEB renders these as yahweh, stronghold, knows, those. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.

In context

Nahum 1:7 in Nahum 1

A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Nahum 1:7 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Nahum 1. Read the full chapter →

  1. v.5 The mountains quake before him, and the hills melt away. The earth trembles at his presence, yes, the world, and all who dwell in it.
  2. v.6 Who can stand before his indignation? Who can endure the fierceness of his anger? His wrath is poured out like fire, and the rocks are broken apart by him.
  3. v.7 Yahweh is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knows those who take refuge in him.
  4. v.8 But with an overflowing flood, he will make a full end of her place, and will pursue his enemies into darkness.
  5. v.9 What do you plot against Yahweh? He will make a full end. Affliction won’t rise up the second time.

Book background

About the Book of Nahum

Testament
Old Testament
Genre
Minor prophet
Author
Nahum
Date written
c. 663–612 BC
Audience
Judah
Chapters
3

Nahum proclaims the coming fall of Nineveh — the same city that had repented under Jonah a century earlier but had since become brutally cruel. The book balances God's justice with His care: "The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him" (1:7).

Setting: Pronounces the fall of Nineveh, a century after Jonah.

Key themes: judgment · justice · God's patience · sovereignty · comfort

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Memorisation aid

How to memorise Nahum 1:7

Nahum 1:7 contains 19 words in 3 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.

  1. 1

    Yahweh is good

    YIG

  2. 2

    a stronghold in the day of trouble

    ASITDO

  3. 3

    and he knows those who take refuge in him.

    AHKTWT

Frequently asked

FAQ about Nahum 1:7

What does Nahum 1:7 say?

Nahum 1:7 reads: "Yahweh is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knows those who take refuge in him." — from the Old Testament, Nahum (Minor prophet). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.

What book of the Bible is Nahum 1:7 in?

Nahum 1:7 is in the book of Nahum, traditionally attributed to Nahum and written around c. 663–612 BC. Nahum is minor prophet in the Old Testament, originally addressed to Judah. Best known for the fall of Nineveh.

What is Nahum 1:7 about?

Nahum 1:7 is primarily a Bible verse about Strength, with related themes including God's Love. Within Nahum, Nahum proclaims the coming fall of Nineveh — the same city that had repented under Jonah a century earlier but had since become brutally cruel. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.

What is the difference between Nahum 1:7 in WEB and KJV?

Nahum 1:7 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "Yahweh is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knows those who take refuge in him.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "The LORD3068 is good2896, a strong hold4581 in the day3117 of trouble6869; and he knoweth3045 them that trust2620 in him. strong hold: or, strength". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.

How long is Nahum 1:7?

Nahum 1:7 is 19 words in the WEB translation (94 characters), broken into 3 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 6 seconds.

How can I memorise Nahum 1:7?

To memorise Nahum 1:7, split it into its 3 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.

Why does Nahum 1:7 matter in Nahum?

Nahum proclaims the coming fall of Nineveh — the same city that had repented under Jonah a century earlier but had since become brutally cruel. The book balances God's justice with His care: "The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him" (1:7). Nahum 1:7 sits within this larger story — Nahum as a whole emphasises judgment, justice, God's patience.

How can I apply Nahum 1:7 today?

Many readers use Nahum 1:7 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download Nahum 1:7 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.