OLD TESTAMENT

Nahum 1:2

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The LORD is a jealous God and avenges. The LORD avenges and is full of wrath. The LORD takes vengeance on his adversaries, and he maintains wrath against his enemies.

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Verse 2. The Lord. The six following verses ( Bible.) tend to excite attention. Calmet.

EXPLANATION

When rendered in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS, “LORD” or “GOD” is the translation of God’s Proper Name (Hebrew “יהוה”, usually pronounced Yahweh).

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The Hebrew word rendered “God” is “אֱלֹהִ֑ים” (Elohim).

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