Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Cush and Egypt were her boundless strength; Put and Libya were among her allies. New Living Translation Ethiopia and the land of Egypt gave unlimited assistance. The nations of Put and Libya were among her allies. English Standard Version Cush was her strength; Egypt too, and that without limit; Put and the Libyans were her helpers. Berean Standard Bible Cush and Egypt were her boundless strength; Put and Libya were her allies. King James Bible Ethiopia and Egypt were her strength, and it was infinite; Put and Lubim were thy helpers. New King James Version Ethiopia and Egypt were her strength, And it was boundless; Put and Lubim were your helpers. New American Standard Bible Ethiopia was her might, Egypt too, without limits. Put and Lubim were among her helpers. NASB 1995 Ethiopia was her might, And Egypt too, without limits. Put and Lubim were among her helpers. NASB 1977 Ethiopia was her might, And Egypt too, without limits. Put and Lubim were among her helpers. Legacy Standard Bible Ethiopia was her might, And Egypt too, without end. Put and Lubim were among her helpers. Amplified Bible Ethiopia was her strength, And Egypt too, without limits. Put and Lubim were among her helpers. Christian Standard Bible Cush and Egypt were her endless source of strength; Put and Libya were among her allies. Holman Christian Standard Bible Cush and Egypt were her endless source of strength; Put and Libya were among her allies. American Standard Version Ethiopia and Egypt were her strength, and it was infinite; Put and Lubim were thy helpers. Contemporary English Version Thebes trusted the mighty power of Ethiopia and Egypt; the nations of Put and Libya were her allies. English Revised Version Ethiopia and Egypt were her strength, and it was infinite; Put and Lubim were thy helpers. GOD'S WORD® Translation Sudan and Egypt were her endless strength. Put and the Lybians were her help. Good News Translation She ruled Ethiopia and Egypt, there was no limit to her power; Libya was her ally. International Standard Version Sudan was her source of strength, along with Egypt— there were no limits. Put and the Libyans were her allies. Majority Standard Bible Cush and Egypt were her boundless strength; Put and Libya were her allies. NET Bible Cush and Egypt had limitless strength; Put and the Libyans were among her allies. New Heart English Bible Cush and Egypt were her boundless strength. Put and Libya were her helpers. Webster's Bible Translation Cush and Egypt were her strength, and it was infinite; Put and Lubim were thy helpers. World English Bible Cush and Egypt were her boundless strength. Put and Libya were her helpers. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionCush her might, and Egypt, and there is no end. Put and Lubim have been for your help. Young's Literal Translation Cush her might, and Egypt, and there is no end. Put and Lubim have been for thy help. Smith's Literal Translation Cush her strength, and Egypt, and no end; Put and Lubim were among thy helpers. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleEthiopia and Egypt were the strength thereof, and there is no end: Africa and the Libyans were thy helpers. Catholic Public Domain Version Ethiopia and Egypt were its strength, and there is no limit. Africa and Northern Africa have been your helpers. New American Bible Ethiopia was her strength, and Egypt without end; Put and the Libyans were her allies. New Revised Standard Version Ethiopia was her strength, Egypt too, and that without limit; Put and the Libyans were her helpers. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleEthiopia and Egypt were her strength, and it was limitless; Put and the Libyans were her helpers; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Cush and Egypt is her strength and she has no limit; the Putians and the Libyans were among her allies OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Ethiopia and Egypt were thy strength, and it was infinite; Put and Lubim were thy helpers. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Ethiopia is her strength, and Egypt; and there was no limit of the flight of her enemies; and the Libyans became her helpers. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Judgment Against Nineveh…8Are you better than Thebes, stationed by the Nile with water around her, whose rampart was the sea, whose wall was the water? 9Cush and Egypt were her boundless strength; Put and Libya were her allies. 10Yet she became an exile; she went into captivity. Her infants were dashed to pieces at the head of every street. They cast lots for her dignitaries, and all her nobles were bound in chains.… Cross References Ezekiel 30:4-5 A sword will come against Egypt, and there will be anguish in Cush when the slain fall in Egypt, its wealth is taken away, and its foundations are torn down. / Cush, Put, and Lud, and all the various peoples, as well as Libya and the men of the covenant land, will fall with Egypt by the sword. Isaiah 20:4-5 so the king of Assyria will lead away the captives of Egypt and the exiles of Cush, young and old alike, naked and barefoot, with bared buttocks—to Egypt’s shame. / Those who made Cush their hope and Egypt their boast will be dismayed and ashamed. Jeremiah 46:9 Advance, O horses! Race furiously, O chariots! Let the warriors come forth—Cush and Put carrying their shields, men of Lydia drawing the bow. Isaiah 19:4 I will deliver the Egyptians into the hands of a harsh master, and a fierce king will rule over them,” declares the Lord GOD of Hosts. Ezekiel 30:9 On that day messengers will go out from Me in ships to frighten Cush out of complacency. Anguish will come upon them on the day of Egypt’s doom. For it is indeed coming. Isaiah 30:2-3 They set out to go down to Egypt without asking My advice, to seek shelter under Pharaoh’s protection and take refuge in Egypt’s shade. / But Pharaoh’s protection will become your shame, and the refuge of Egypt’s shade your disgrace. Jeremiah 46:25 The LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Behold, I am about to punish Amon god of Thebes, along with Pharaoh, Egypt with her gods and kings, and those who trust in Pharaoh. Isaiah 31:1 Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in their abundance of chariots and in their multitude of horsemen. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel; they do not seek the LORD. Ezekiel 29:10 therefore I am against you and against your rivers. I will turn the land of Egypt into a ruin, a desolate wasteland from Migdol to Syene, and as far as the border of Cush. Isaiah 19:11-13 The princes of Zoan are mere fools; Pharaoh’s wise counselors give senseless advice. How can you say to Pharaoh, “I am one of the wise, a son of eastern kings”? / Where are your wise men now? Let them tell you and reveal what the LORD of Hosts has planned against Egypt. / The princes of Zoan have become fools; the princes of Memphis are deceived. The cornerstones of her tribes have led Egypt astray. Acts 7:22 So Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was powerful in speech and action. Revelation 11:8 Their bodies will lie in the street of the great city—figuratively called Sodom and Egypt—where their Lord was also crucified. Matthew 2:15 where he stayed until the death of Herod. This fulfilled what the Lord had spoken through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called My Son.” Acts 2:10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene; visitors from Rome, Revelation 18:3 All the nations have drunk the wine of the passion of her immorality. The kings of the earth were immoral with her, and the merchants of the earth have grown wealthy from the extravagance of her luxury.” Treasury of Scripture Ethiopia and Egypt were her strength, and it was infinite; Put and Lubim were your helpers. Ethiopia. Isaiah 20:5 And they shall be afraid and ashamed of Ethiopia their expectation, and of Egypt their glory. Jeremiah 46:9 Come up, ye horses; and rage, ye chariots; and let the mighty men come forth; the Ethiopians and the Libyans, that handle the shield; and the Lydians, that handle and bend the bow. Put. Genesis 10:6 And the sons of Ham; Cush, and Mizraim, and Phut, and Canaan. 1 Chronicles 1:8 The sons of Ham; Cush, and Mizraim, Put, and Canaan. Ezekiel 27:10 They of Persia and of Lud and of Phut were in thine army, thy men of war: they hanged the shield and helmet in thee; they set forth thy comeliness. thy helpers. Jump to Previous Allies Boundless Cush Egypt Egyptians End Ethiopia Help Helpers Infinite Libya Limit Phut StrengthJump to Next Allies Boundless Cush Egypt Egyptians End Ethiopia Help Helpers Infinite Libya Limit Phut StrengthNahum 3 1. The destruction of Nineveh.Cush and Egypt were her boundless strength; Cush, often identified with the region south of Egypt, corresponds to modern-day Sudan. In biblical times, Cush was known for its powerful warriors and was a significant kingdom. Egypt, a dominant power in the ancient Near East, was renowned for its wealth, military might, and cultural influence. Together, Cush and Egypt represented formidable strength and resources. Historically, these nations were often allies, and their combined power was seen as nearly invincible. This phrase highlights the extent of their influence and the perceived security that came from their alliance. The reference to their "boundless strength" underscores the futility of relying on human power and alliances instead of God, a recurring theme in the prophetic literature. Put and Libya were her allies. Persons / Places / Events 1. CushOften identified with the region south of Egypt, possibly modern-day Sudan or Ethiopia. Known for its strength and military prowess. 2. Egypt A powerful and influential nation in ancient times, often seen as a symbol of worldly power and idolatry. 3. Put Generally associated with the region west of Egypt, possibly modern-day Libya. Known for its warriors and mercenaries. 4. Libya A region in North Africa, known for its alliance with Egypt and other nations. 5. Thebes (No-Amon) The city referred to in the broader context of Nahum 3, known for its wealth and fortifications, yet ultimately fell to its enemies. Teaching Points Reliance on Earthly PowersThe verse highlights the futility of relying on human alliances and strength. Despite their might, Cush, Egypt, Put, and Libya could not prevent Thebes' downfall. Believers are reminded to place their trust in God rather than worldly powers. God's Sovereignty Over Nations The alliances mentioned in Nahum 3:9 serve as a reminder of God's ultimate control over the rise and fall of nations. This encourages believers to trust in God's plan and timing, even when worldly powers seem overwhelming. The Danger of Pride The verse illustrates the danger of pride and self-reliance. Nations that boast in their strength and alliances are often brought low. Christians are called to humility and dependence on God. Historical Context as a Warning Understanding the historical context of Thebes' fall serves as a warning to contemporary believers about the consequences of turning away from God. It encourages a life of faithfulness and obedience.Verse 9. - Ethiopia and Egypt were her strength. Urdamaneh, or Rudammon, in whose time this capture of No-Amon took place, was son and successor of Tirhalrah, who is called expressly King of Ethiopia (2 Kings 19:9; Isaiah 37:9). Egypt. The Egyptians proper, combined with the Ethiopians, formed the kingdom of Egypt under the twenty-fifth, the Ethiopian, dynasty. And it was infinite. The power of Egypt was boundless, its forces in numerable (see 2 Chronicles 12:3). Pusey notes a remark of Cato (in Steph. Byzant. ap. Boch., 4:27) that the Egyptians connected with Thebes amounted to seven millions. In Isaiah 18-20. Ethiopia and Egypt are represented as combined against Assyria, and conquered by it (Wordsworth). Septuagint, Οὐκ ἔστῃ τέρας τῆς φυγῆς, There was no limit of the flight. This is thought by Jerome to be connected with the previous verses, and to refer to Nineveh. Put and Lubim were thy helpers. No- Amon is here suddenly addressed. Put, or Punt, designates either a part of Arabia or that part of the coast of Egypt opposite to it (see Ebers, 'AEgypt. und die Buch. Mos.,' p. 64, etc.). Luhim are the Lybians, dwelling on the west of the Canopic mouth of the Nile. Thus the enumeration of the forces of Thebes is regularly arranged, beginning with the south, Ethiopia, then through Egypt proper to the north, and then to the provinces on the east and west (Knabenbauer). The Vulgate translates the two terms, Africa et Libya. The LXX. combines them in one, Λίβυες. These peoples are named together elsewhere: e.g. Jeremiah 46:9; Ezekiel 27:10; Ezekiel 30:5; Ezekiel 38:5. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Cushכּ֥וּשׁ (kūš) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3568: A son of Ham, also his descendants, also a land in the southern Nile Valley and Egypt וּמִצְרַ֖יִם (ū·miṣ·ra·yim) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4714: Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa were her boundless וְאֵ֣ין (wə·’ên) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle strength; עָצְמָ֛ה (‘ā·ṣə·māh) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 6109: Powerfulness, numerousness Put פּ֣וּט (pūṭ) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 6316: Put -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their land and Libya וְלוּבִ֔ים (wə·lū·ḇîm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3864: Lubim -- inhabitants of North Africa were הָי֖וּ (hā·yū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be her allies. בְּעֶזְרָתֵֽךְ׃ (bə·‘ez·rā·ṯêḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person feminine singular Strong's 5833: Help, helper, assistance Links Nahum 3:9 NIVNahum 3:9 NLT Nahum 3:9 ESV Nahum 3:9 NASB Nahum 3:9 KJV Nahum 3:9 BibleApps.com Nahum 3:9 Biblia Paralela Nahum 3:9 Chinese Bible Nahum 3:9 French Bible Nahum 3:9 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Nahum 3:9 Cush and Egypt were her boundless strength (Nah. 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