Nahum 2:8

⁸ But Nineveh is of old [1] like a pool of water: yet they shall flee away. Stand, stand, shall they cry; but none shall look back.

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Other Translations of Nahum 2:8

New International Version

⁸ Nineveh is like a pool whose water is draining away. "Stop! Stop!" they cry, but no one turns back.

English Standard Version

⁸ Nineveh is like a pool whose waters run away.Compare Septuagint; the meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain "Halt! Halt!" they cry, but none turns back.

The Message

⁸ Nineveh is a tub from which they've pulled the plug. Cries go up, "Do something! Do something!" but it's too late. Nineveh's soon empty - nothing.

New King James Version

⁸ Though Nineveh of old was like a pool of water, Now they flee away. "Halt! Halt!" they cry; But no one turns back.

New Living Translation

⁸ Nineveh is like a leaking water reservoir! The people are slipping away. "Stop, stop!" someone shouts, but no one even looks back.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Nahum 2:8

Commentary on Nahum 2:1-10

(Read Nahum 2:1-10)

Nineveh shall not put aside this judgment; there is no counsel or strength against the Lord. God looks upon proud cities, and brings them down. Particular account is given of the terrors wherein the invading enemy shall appear against Nineveh. The empire of Assyria is represented as a queen, about to be led captive to Babylon. Guilt in the conscience fills men with terror in an evil day; and what will treasures or glory do for us in times of distress, or in the day of wrath? Yet for such things how many lose their souls!