Nahum 2:9

Authorized King James Version

Take ye the spoil of silver, take the spoil of gold: for there is none end of the store and glory out of all the pleasant furniture.

Word-by-Word Analysis

בֹּ֣זּוּ

H962

Take ye the spoil

to plunder

כֶ֖סֶף

H3701

of silver

silver (from its pale color); by implication, money

בֹּ֣זּוּ

H962

Take ye the spoil

to plunder

זָהָ֑ב

H2091

of gold

gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky

וְאֵ֥ין

H369

a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle

קֵ֙צֶה֙

H7097

for there is none end

an extremity

לַתְּכוּנָ֔ה

H8498

of the store

adjustment, i.e., structure; by implication, equipage

כָּבֹ֕ד

H3519

and glory

properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness

מִכֹּ֖ל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

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כְּלִ֥י

H3627

furniture

something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)

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חֶמְדָּֽה׃

H2532

out of all the pleasant

delight

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing glory contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Nahum Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes glory in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within Nahum chapter 2 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?