OLD TESTAMENT

Nahum 3:7

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It will happen that all those who look at you will flee from you, and say, ‘Nineveh is laid waste! Who will mourn for her?’ Where will I seek comforters for you?”

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Verse 7. Bemoan. Lit. “shake his head:” the latter words are not in Hebrew Bible.—Some supply, move his lips: but head will answer as well. This is a sign of derision or of pity. Job 42:11. Matthew 27:39. Calmet.

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