Nahum 1:15

King James Version:

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Behold upon the mountains the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace! O Judah, keep thy solemn feasts, perform thy vows: for the wicked shall no more pass through thee; he is utterly cut off.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Look! On the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, proclaiming shalom. Keep your festivals, Y'hudah, fulfill your vows; for B'liya'al will never pass through you again; he has been completely destroyed.

Berean Standard Bible:

Look to the mountains— the feet of one who brings good news, who proclaims peace! Celebrate your feasts, O Judah; fulfill your vows. For the wicked will never again march through you; they will be utterly cut off.

American Standard Version:

Behold, upon the mountains the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace! Keep thy feasts, O Judah, perform thy vows; for the wicked one shall no more pass through thee; he is utterly cut off.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Behold upon the mountains^{H2022} the feet^{H7272} of him that bringeth good tidings^{H1319}, that publisheth^{H8085} peace^{H7965}! O Judah^{H3063}, keep^{H2287} thy solemn feasts^{H2282}, perform^{H7999} thy vows^{H5088}: for the wicked^{H1100} shall no more^{H3254} pass through^{H5674} thee; he is utterly cut off^{H3772}.

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Commentary for Nahum 1:15

Nahum 1:15 is a verse from the book of Nahum, which is part of the Hebrew Bible or Old Testament. The book is a prophecy concerning the destruction of Nineveh, the capital of the Assyrian Empire, and is set within the historical context of the 7th century BCE. At this time, the Assyrians were known for their brutal conquests and the subjugation of many nations, including Israel and Judah.

The verse itself is a message of hope and restoration for the people of Judah. It begins with an image of a messenger arriving with "good tidings" and "peace," suggesting the end of a period of oppression or war. The "mountains" mentioned in the verse could symbolize the high places where such news would traditionally be proclaimed to the masses. This messenger heralds the downfall of the oppressive Assyrian regime and the coming of peace for Judah.

The latter part of the verse calls upon Judah to celebrate its religious festivals and fulfill its vows, indicating a return to normalcy and religious observance after a time of distress. The assurance that "the wicked shall no more pass through thee" implies that the days of foreign invasion and domination are over. The "wicked" here likely refers to the Assyrians, whose empire was indeed nearing its end, with its fall to the Babylonians and Medes in 612 BCE.

In summary, Nahum 1:15 captures a moment of divine promise to Judah, foretelling the end of Assyrian tyranny and the restoration of peace and religious freedom. It is a message of comfort and joy, urging the people to resume their cultural and religious practices without fear of further oppression. The verse reflects the broader themes of justice, divine retribution, and national salvation found throughout the book of Nahum.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H2022
   There are 485 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: הַר
   Transliteration: har
   Pronunciation: har
   Description: a shortened form of הָרָר; a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively); hill (country), mount(-ain), [idiom] promotion.
   
2. Strong's Number: H7272
   There are 232 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: רֶגֶל
   Transliteration: regel
   Pronunciation: reh'-gel
   Description: from רָגַל; a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda; [idiom] be able to endure, [idiom] according as, [idiom] after, [idiom] coming, [idiom] follow, (broken-)foot(-ed, -stool), [idiom] great toe, [idiom] haunt, [idiom] journey, leg, [phrase] piss, [phrase] possession, time.
   
3. Strong's Number: H1319
   There are 21 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בָּשַׂר
   Transliteration: bâsar
   Pronunciation: baw-sar'
   Description: a primitive root; properly, to be fresh, i.e. full (rosy, (figuratively) cheerful); to announce (glad news); messenger, preach, publish, shew forth, (bear, bring, carry, preach, good, tell good) tidings.
   
4. Strong's Number: H8085
   There are 1072 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׁמַע
   Transliteration: shâmaʻ
   Pronunciation: shaw-mah'
   Description: a primitive root; to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.); [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness.
   
5. Strong's Number: H7965
   There are 208 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׁלוֹם
   Transliteration: shâlôwm
   Pronunciation: shaw-lome'
   Description: or שָׁלֹם; from שָׁלַם; safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace; [idiom] do, familiar, [idiom] fare, favour, [phrase] friend, [idiom] great, (good) health, ([idiom] perfect, such as be at) peace(-able, -ably), prosper(-ity, -ous), rest, safe(-ty), salute, welfare, ([idiom] all is, be) well, [idiom] wholly.
   
6. Strong's Number: H3063
   There are 754 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְהוּדָה
   Transliteration: Yᵉhûwdâh
   Pronunciation: yeh-hoo-daw'
   Description: from יָדָה; celebrated; Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory; Judah.
   
7. Strong's Number: H2287
   There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חָגַג
   Transliteration: châgag
   Pronunciation: khaw-gag'
   Description: a primitive root (compare חָגָא, חוּג); properly, to move in acircle, i.e. (specifically) to march in asacred procession, to observe afestival; by implication, to be giddy; celebrate, dance, (keep, hold) a (solemn) feast (holiday), reel to and fro.
   
8. Strong's Number: H2282
   There are 55 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חַג
   Transliteration: chag
   Pronunciation: khag
   Description: or חָג; from חָגַג; a festival, or a victim therefor; (solemn) feast (day), sacrifice, solemnity.
   
9. Strong's Number: H7999
   There are 107 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׁלַם
   Transliteration: shâlam
   Pronunciation: shaw-lam'
   Description: a primitive root; to be safe (in mind, body or estate); figuratively, to be (causatively, make) completed; by implication, to be friendly; by extension, to reciprocate (in various applications); make amends, (make an) end, finish, full, give again, make good, (re-) pay (again), (make) (to) (be at) peace(-able), that is perfect, perform, (make) prosper(-ous), recompense, render, requite, make restitution, restore, reward, [idiom] surely.
   
10. Strong's Number: H5088
    There are 57 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: נֶדֶר
    Transliteration: neder
    Pronunciation: neh'-der
    Description: or נֵדֶר; from נָדַר; a promise (to God); also (concretely) a thing promised; vow(-ed).
    
11. Strong's Number: H1100
    There are 26 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: בְּלִיַּעַל
    Transliteration: bᵉlîyaʻal
    Pronunciation: bel-e-yah'-al
    Description: from בְּלִי and יַעַל;(often in connection with אִישׁ, אִשָּׁה, בֵּן, etc.); without profit, worthlessness; by extension, destruction, wickedness; Belial, evil, naughty, ungodly (men), wicked.
    
12. Strong's Number: H3254
    There are 207 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: יָסַף
    Transliteration: yâçaph
    Pronunciation: yaw-saf'
    Description: a primitive root; to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing); add, [idiom] again, [idiom] any more, [idiom] cease, [idiom] come more, [phrase] conceive again, continue, exceed, [idiom] further, [idiom] gather together, get more, give more-over, [idiom] henceforth, increase (more and more), join, [idiom] longer (bring, do, make, much, put), [idiom] (the, much, yet) more (and more), proceed (further), prolong, put, be (strong-) er, [idiom] yet, yield.
    
13. Strong's Number: H5674
    There are 493 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: עָבַר
    Transliteration: ʻâbar
    Pronunciation: aw-bar'
    Description: a primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation); alienate, alter, [idiom] at all, beyond, bring (over, through), carry over, (over-) come (on, over), conduct (over), convey over, current, deliver, do away, enter, escape, fail, gender, get over, (make) go (away, beyond, by, forth, his way, in, on, over, through), have away (more), lay, meddle, overrun, make partition, (cause to, give, make to, over) pass(-age, along, away, beyond, by, -enger, on, out, over, through), (cause to, make) [phrase] proclaim(-amation), perish, provoke to anger, put away, rage, [phrase] raiser of taxes, remove, send over, set apart, [phrase] shave, cause to (make) sound, [idiom] speedily, [idiom] sweet smelling, take (away), (make to) transgress(-or), translate, turn away, (way-) faring man, be wrath.
    
14. Strong's Number: H3772
    There are 280 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: כָּרַת
    Transliteration: kârath
    Pronunciation: kaw-rath'
    Description: a primitive root; to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh and passing between the pieces); be chewed, be con-(feder-) ate, covenant, cut (down, off), destroy, fail, feller, be freed, hew (down), make a league (covenant), [idiom] lose, perish, [idiom] utterly, [idiom] want.