Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Who can withstand his indignation? Who can endure his fierce anger? His wrath is poured out like fire; the rocks are shattered before him. New Living Translation Who can stand before his fierce anger? Who can survive his burning fury? His rage blazes forth like fire, and the mountains crumble to dust in his presence. English Standard Version Who can stand before his indignation? Who can endure the heat of his anger? His wrath is poured out like fire, and the rocks are broken into pieces by him. Berean Standard Bible Who can withstand His indignation? Who can endure His burning anger? His wrath is poured out like fire; even rocks are shattered before Him. King James Bible Who can stand before his indignation? and who can abide in the fierceness of his anger? his fury is poured out like fire, and the rocks are thrown down by him. New King James Version Who can stand before His indignation? And who can endure the fierceness of His anger? His fury is poured out like fire, And the rocks are thrown down by Him. New American Standard Bible Who can stand before His indignation? Who can endure the burning of His anger? His wrath gushes forth like fire, And the rocks are broken up by Him. NASB 1995 Who can stand before His indignation? Who can endure the burning of His anger? His wrath is poured out like fire And the rocks are broken up by Him. NASB 1977 Who can stand before His indignation? Who can endure the burning of His anger? His wrath is poured out like fire, And the rocks are broken up by Him. Legacy Standard Bible Who can stand before His indignation? Who can endure the burning of His anger? His wrath is poured out like fire, And the rocks are torn down by Him. Amplified Bible Who can stand before His indignation [His great wrath]? And who can stand up and endure the fierceness of His anger? His wrath is poured out like fire And the rocks are destroyed by Him. Christian Standard Bible Who can withstand his indignation? Who can endure his burning anger? His wrath is poured out like fire; even rocks are shattered before him. Holman Christian Standard Bible Who can withstand His indignation? Who can endure His burning anger? His wrath is poured out like fire, even rocks are shattered before Him. American Standard Version Who can stand before his indignation? and who can abide in the fierceness of his anger? his wrath is poured out like fire, and the rocks are broken asunder by him. Contemporary English Version Who can stand the heat of his furious anger? It flashes out like fire and shatters stones. English Revised Version Who can stand before his indignation? and who can abide in the fierceness of his anger? his fury is poured out like fire, and the rocks are broken asunder by him. GOD'S WORD® Translation Who can stand in the presence of his rage? Who can oppose his burning anger? He pours out his rage like fire and smashes the rocky cliffs. Good News Translation When he is angry, who can survive? Who can survive his terrible fury? He pours out his flaming anger; rocks crumble to dust before him. International Standard Version Who can stand before his fury? And who can endure his fierce anger? His displeasure pours out like fire, and rocks are broken to pieces because of him. NET Bible No one can withstand his indignation! No one can resist his fierce anger! His wrath is poured out like volcanic fire, boulders are broken up as he approaches. New Heart English Bible Who can stand before his indignation? Who can endure the fierceness of his anger? His wrath is poured out like fire, and the rocks are broken apart by him. Webster's Bible Translation Who can stand before his indignation? and who can abide in the fierceness of his anger? his fury is poured out like fire, and the rocks are thrown down by him. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWho can withstand His indignation? Who can endure His burning anger? His wrath is poured out like fire; even rocks are shattered before Him. World English Bible Who can stand before his indignation? Who can endure the fierceness of his anger? His wrath is poured out like fire, and the rocks are broken apart by him. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWho stands before His indignation? And who rises up in the heat of His anger? His fury has been poured out like fire, "" And the rocks have been broken by Him. Young's Literal Translation Before His indignation who doth stand? And who riseth up in the heat of His anger? His fury hath been poured out like fire, And the rocks have been broken by Him. Smith's Literal Translation Before the face of his wrath who shall stand? and who will rise up in the burning of his anger? his wrath was poured out as fire, and the rocks were torn down from him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWho can stand before the face of his indignation? and who shall resist in the fierceness of his anger? his indignation is poured out like fire: and the rocks are melted by him. Catholic Public Domain Version Who can stand firm before the face of his indignation? And who can continue against the fury of his wrath? His indignation has broken out like a fire, and the rocks have been dissolved before him. New American Bible Before his wrath, who can stand firm, and who can face his blazing anger? His fury is poured out like fire, and boulders break apart before him. New Revised Standard Version Who can stand before his indignation? Who can endure the heat of his anger? His wrath is poured out like fire, and by him the rocks are broken in pieces. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWho can stand before his indignation? Who can endure in the fierceness of his wrath? His fury burns like fire, and the mountains melt at his presence. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Who is standing before his passion and who endures the heat of his passion? His anger burns like fire and the mountains melted from it OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Who can stand before His indignation? And who can abide in the fierceness of His anger? His fury is poured out like fire, And the rocks are broken asunder before Him. Brenton Septuagint Translation Who shall stand before his anger? and who shall withstand in the anger of his wrath? his wrath brings to nought kingdoms, and the rocks are burst asunder by him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Oracle of Nineveh…5The mountains quake before Him, and the hills melt away; the earth trembles at His presence—the world and all its dwellers. 6Who can withstand His indignation? Who can endure His burning anger? His wrath is poured out like fire; even rocks are shattered before Him. 7The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him.… Cross References Exodus 15:7 You overthrew Your adversaries by Your great majesty. You unleashed Your burning wrath; it consumed them like stubble. Psalm 76:7 You alone are to be feared. When You are angry, who can stand before You? Isaiah 33:14 The sinners in Zion are afraid; trembling grips the ungodly: “Who of us can dwell with a consuming fire? Who of us can dwell with everlasting flames?” Jeremiah 10:10 But the LORD is the true God; He is the living God and eternal King. The earth quakes at His wrath, and the nations cannot endure His indignation. Malachi 3:2 But who can endure the day of His coming? And who can stand when He appears? For He will be like a refiner’s fire, like a launderer’s soap. Revelation 6:17 For the great day of Their wrath has come, and who is able to withstand it?” Hebrews 12:29 “For our God is a consuming fire.” Psalm 90:11 Who knows the power of Your anger? Your wrath matches the fear You are due. Isaiah 13:13 Therefore I will make the heavens tremble, and the earth will be shaken from its place at the wrath of the LORD of Hosts on the day of His burning anger. Zephaniah 1:18 Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to deliver them on the Day of the LORD’s wrath. The whole earth will be consumed by the fire of His jealousy.” For indeed, He will make a sudden end of all who dwell on the earth. 2 Thessalonians 1:7-8 and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels / in blazing fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. Revelation 19:15 And from His mouth proceeds a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and He will rule them with an iron scepter. He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. Deuteronomy 4:24 For the LORD your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God. Isaiah 30:27-28 Behold, the Name of the LORD comes from afar, with burning anger and dense smoke. His lips are full of fury, and His tongue is like a consuming fire. / His breath is like a rushing torrent that rises to the neck. He comes to sift the nations in a sieve of destruction; He bridles the jaws of the peoples to lead them astray. Ezekiel 22:31 So I have poured out My indignation upon them and consumed them with the fire of My fury. I have brought their ways down upon their own heads, declares the Lord GOD.” Treasury of Scripture Who can stand before his indignation? and who can abide in the fierceness of his anger? his fury is poured out like fire, and the rocks are thrown down by him. can stand. Psalm 2:12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him. Psalm 76:7 Thou, even thou, art to be feared: and who may stand in thy sight when once thou art angry? Psalm 90:11 Who knoweth the power of thine anger? even according to thy fear, so is thy wrath. abide. Nahum 1:2 God is jealous, and the LORD revengeth; the LORD revengeth, and is furious; the LORD will take vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth wrath for his enemies. Deuteronomy 32:22,23 For a fire is kindled in mine anger, and shall burn unto the lowest hell, and shall consume the earth with her increase, and set on fire the foundations of the mountains… Isaiah 10:16 Therefore shall the Lord, the Lord of hosts, send among his fat ones leanness; and under his glory he shall kindle a burning like the burning of a fire. Jump to Previous Abide Anger Apart Asunder Broken Burning Endure Fierce Fierceness Fire Fury Heat Indignation Loose Passion Poured Riseth Rocks Shattered Stand Thrown Undergo Withstand WrathJump to Next Abide Anger Apart Asunder Broken Burning Endure Fierce Fierceness Fire Fury Heat Indignation Loose Passion Poured Riseth Rocks Shattered Stand Thrown Undergo Withstand WrathNahum 1 1. The majesty of God in goodness to his people, and severity against his enemies.Who can withstand His indignation? This phrase emphasizes the overwhelming power and authority of God. In the context of Nahum, God’s indignation is directed towards Nineveh, the capital of Assyria, known for its cruelty and idolatry. The rhetorical question implies that no one can resist or oppose God’s righteous anger. This echoes similar sentiments found in other scriptures, such as Psalm 76:7, which speaks of God’s fearsome power. The historical context is significant, as Assyria was a dominant empire, yet even its might could not withstand God’s judgment. Who can endure His burning anger? His wrath is poured out like fire; even rocks are shattered before Him. Persons / Places / Events 1. NahumA prophet who delivered God's message of judgment against Nineveh, the capital of Assyria, known for its wickedness and oppression. 2. Nineveh The capital city of the Assyrian Empire, notorious for its cruelty and idolatry, which faced God's impending judgment. 3. God's Indignation Represents God's righteous anger and judgment against sin and injustice. 4. The Rocks Symbolic of the seemingly strong and unmovable entities that are shattered by God's power. 5. Assyrian Empire A dominant power during Nahum's time, known for its military might and oppression of Israel and other nations. Teaching Points The Reality of God's JudgmentGod's wrath is real and directed against sin and injustice. It serves as a warning to turn from wickedness and seek righteousness. The Power of God God's power is unmatched; even the strongest elements of creation cannot withstand His judgment. This should inspire awe and reverence. The Call to Repentance Understanding God's wrath should lead us to repentance and a desire to align with His will, avoiding the fate of those who oppose Him. God's Justice and Mercy While God is just in His anger, He is also merciful to those who turn to Him. This duality should encourage us to seek His grace. The Assurance of God's Sovereignty In a world where evil seems to prevail, Nahum assures us that God is ultimately in control and will bring justice. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Nahum 1:6?2. How does Nahum 1:6 illustrate God's power and wrath against sin? 3. What does "who can endure His fierce anger?" teach about God's holiness? 4. How can Nahum 1:6 deepen our understanding of God's justice in Revelation? 5. In what ways should Nahum 1:6 influence our daily repentance and humility? 6. How can believers find comfort in God's righteous judgment described in Nahum 1:6? 7. How does Nahum 1:6 reflect God's nature of justice and wrath? 8. What historical context surrounds Nahum 1:6 and its message to Nineveh? 9. How does Nahum 1:6 challenge the concept of a loving God? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Nahum 1? 11. Is God capable of experiencing anger? 12. What is the Pre-Wrath Rapture doctrine? 13. Psalm 21:8–10: How can the depiction of God’s fiery wrath be reconciled with other scriptures portraying God as loving and merciful? 14. If God is righteous (Jeremiah 12:1), why do the wicked prosper unchecked? What Does Nahum 1:6 Mean Who can withstand His indignation?“Who can withstand His indignation?” (Nahum 1:6). • Nahum starts with a question that answers itself: no one. Psalm 76:7 declares, “You alone are to be feared. Who can stand before You when You are angry?” In Revelation 6:17 the terrified nations cry, “For the great day of Their wrath has come, and who is able to stand?” • This line reminds Judah—and us—that God’s holiness is not negotiable. When He rises to judge, there is no neutral ground or safe hiding place apart from Him (Malachi 3:2). • The comfort is implicit: if the Lord alone is unstoppable, His covenant people need only stay close to Him. Judgment falls on His enemies, but those who belong to Him are secure (Psalm 46:1-3). Who can endure His burning anger? “Who can endure His burning anger?” (v. 6 b). • The phrase shifts from resisting to enduring. Jeremiah 10:10 says, “At His wrath the earth quakes and the nations cannot endure His indignation.” Isaiah 33:14 asks, “Who among us can dwell with the consuming fire?” • This “burning” speaks of intensity. Unlike human fury—often impulsive—God’s anger is pure, measured, and perfectly just (Romans 2:5). • For sinners, endurance is impossible. Yet the gospel shows that Christ bore this burning anger in our place (Isaiah 53:4-6; 2 Corinthians 5:21). Those who trust Him do not face it; those who reject Him will (John 3:36). His wrath is poured out like fire; “His wrath is poured out like fire” (v. 6 c). • Fire consumes, purifies, and spreads. Deuteronomy 4:24 states, “For the LORD your God is a consuming fire.” Hebrews 12:29 repeats the same truth for New-Covenant believers. • Nahum’s imagery fits what eventually happened to Nineveh: archaeology shows the city burned fiercely when it fell. The prophecy is more than metaphor; God’s words became literal history (Nahum 3:15; 2 Peter 3:7). • For the faithful, the picture of fire also reassures: trials that feel scorching are instruments of refinement, not destruction (1 Peter 1:6-7). even rocks are shattered before Him. “Even rocks are shattered before Him” (v. 6 d). • Mountains seem immovable, yet “The mountains quake before Him and the hills melt away” (Nahum 1:5). At Sinai “the whole mountain trembled violently” (Exodus 19:18). Judges 5:5 reports, “The mountains quaked before the LORD.” • Jeremiah 23:29 compares God’s word to “a hammer that shatters a rock,” underscoring that the hardest hearts cannot resist forever. • For Assyria, whose fortifications were built of massive stone, this was a direct warning: walls, armies, and idols offer no refuge when the Creator speaks (Isaiah 2:19-21). summary Nahum 1:6 piles question upon question, image upon image, to proclaim one truth: God’s wrath is irresistible. No one can withstand, endure, escape, or outlast it. His anger is burning, His judgment consuming, His power able to pulverize the very rocks. Yet folded into the warning is hope: the same God who shatters stone shelters those who trust Him. By fleeing to the refuge He provides—ultimately fulfilled in Christ—we move from the path of His indignation to the embrace of His mercy. Verse 6. - Who can stand? (Psalm 76:7; Joel 2:11; Malachi 3:2; comp. Revelation 6:17). His fury is poured out like fire (Deuteronomy 4:24); like the brimstone and fire that destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19:24), or like the molten lava that issues from a volcano (Jeremiah 7:20). Septuagint (reading differently), ὁ θυμὸς αὐτοῦ τήκει ἀρχάς: consumit principatus (Jerome). Are thrown down; rather, are rent asunder (comp. 1 Kings 19:11; Jeremiah 23:29). If such is the power of God, how shall Assyria resist it?Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Whoמִ֣י (mî) Interrogative Strong's 4310: Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix can withstand לִפְנֵ֤י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face His indignation? זַעְמוֹ֙ (za‘·mōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2195: Froth at the mouth, fury Who וּמִ֥י (ū·mî) Conjunctive waw | Interrogative Strong's 4310: Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix can endure יָק֖וּם (yā·qūm) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand His burning anger? בַּחֲר֣וֹן (ba·ḥă·rō·wn) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2740: A burning of anger His wrath חֲמָתוֹ֙ (ḥă·mā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2534: Heat, anger, poison is poured out נִתְּכָ֣ה (nit·tə·ḵāh) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 5413: To pour forth, be poured out like fire; כָאֵ֔שׁ (ḵā·’êš) Preposition-k, Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 784: A fire even rocks וְהַצֻּרִ֖ים (wə·haṣ·ṣu·rîm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6697: A cliff, a rock, boulder, a refuge, an edge are shattered נִתְּצ֥וּ (nit·tə·ṣū) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 5422: To pull down, break down before Him. מִמֶּֽנּוּ׃ (mim·men·nū) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of Links Nahum 1:6 NIVNahum 1:6 NLT Nahum 1:6 ESV Nahum 1:6 NASB Nahum 1:6 KJV Nahum 1:6 BibleApps.com Nahum 1:6 Biblia Paralela Nahum 1:6 Chinese Bible Nahum 1:6 French Bible Nahum 1:6 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Nahum 1:6 Who can stand before his indignation? 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