Nahum 1:3 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Nahum 1:2-8

Nineveh knows not God, that God that contends with her, and therefore is here told what a God he is; and it is good for us all to mix faith with that which is here said concerning him, which speaks a great deal of terror to the wicked and comfort to good people; for this glorious description of the Sovereign of the world, like the pillar of cloud and fire, has a bright side towards Israel and a dark side towards the Egyptians. Let each take his portion from it; let sinners read it and tremble;... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Nahum 1:3

The Lord is slow to anger ,.... He is not in haste to execute it; he takes time for it, and gives men space for repentance. Nineveh had had a proof of this when it repented at the preaching of Jonah, upon which the Lord deferred the execution of his wrath; but lest they should presume upon this, and conclude the Lord would always bear with them, though they had returned to their former impieties; they are let to know, that this his forbearance was not owing to want of power or will in him... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Nahum 1:3

The Lord is slow to anger - He exercises much longsuffering towards his enemies, that this may lead them to repentance. And it is because of this longsuffering that vengeance is not speedily executed on every evil work. Great in power - Able at all times to save or to destroy. The Lord hath his way in the whirlwind and in the storm - These are the effects of his power; and when they appear unusual, they may be considered as the immediate effects of his power: and although he be in... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Nahum 1:3

Verse 3 The Prophet goes on with the same subject; and still longer is the preface respecting the nature of God, which however is to be applied, as I have said, to the special objects which hereafter he will state. He says here that God is slow to wrath Though this saying is taken also from Moses yet the Prophet speaks here for the purpose of anticipating an objection; for he obviates the audacity of the ungodly who daringly derided God, when any evil was denounced on them, — Where is the mercy... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nahum 1:1-15

Part I. THE JUDGMENT UPON NINEVEH DECREED BY GOD . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nahum 1:2-6

§ 2. The prophet describes the inflexible justice of God, and illustrates his irresistible power by the control which he exercises over the material world. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nahum 1:2-6

The wrath of God-a warning. I. NECESSARY AS TO ITS EXISTENCE Based upon the character of God as a jealous God. Jealous: 1 . For his own glory, and therefore admitting of no rival claimant to man's worship and homage ( Exodus 34:14 ; Deuteronomy 4:24 ). 2 . For his holy Law, and therefore shut up to punish iniquity ( Exodus 20:5 ; Deuteronomy 5:9 ; Deuteronomy 29:20 ; Joshua 24:19 ). 3 . For his own people , and therefore impelled to take vengeance... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nahum 1:2-6

The Divine vengeance. In engaging in work for God, the worker must not be unmindful of the terrible consequences resulting from despising the riches of Divine mercy and grace. There is, assuredly, such a thing as retribution following a course of alienation from God's ways. It must be so. The very love of God renders the punishment of the ungodly absolutely essential. Objectors sometimes point to the scriptural teaching concerning the future of the impenitent as indicating that the God of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nahum 1:3

Slow to anger ( Exodus 34:6 , Exodus 34:7 ). Nahum seems to take up the words of Jonah ( Jonah 4:2 ) or Joel ( Joel 2:13 ). God is long suffering, not from weakness, but because he is great in power, and can punish when he will. Will not at all acquit the wicked; literally, holding pure will not hold pure; i.e. he will not treat the guilty as innocent. ἀθωῶν [Alex; ἀθῶον ] οὐκ ἀθωώσει ; Mundans non faciet innocentem (comp. Exodus 20:7 ; Exodus 34:7 ). The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nahum 1:3

The patience of God. "The Lord is slow to anger, and great in power, and will not at all acquit the wicked." These words suggest two thoughts concerning God's patience. I. HIS PATIENCE ALWAYS IMPLIES GREAT POWER . "The Lord is slow to anger, and great in power." This is a remarkable expression. It seems as if the prophet meant, God is "slow to anger" because he is "great in power;" if he had leas power he would be less patient. A man may be "slow to anger," slow to deal out... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Nahum 1:2-8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Nahum 1:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Nahum 1:3

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Nahum 1:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Nahum 1:1-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Nahum 1:2-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Nahum 1:2-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Nahum 1:2-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Nahum 1:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Nahum 1:3

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