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Nahum

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But Nineveh hath been from of old like a pool of water: yet they flee away. Stand, stand, they cry ; but none looketh back.

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Nineveh

NINEVEHnin'-e-ve (nineweh; Nineue, Nineui; Greek and Roman writers, Ninos): I. BEGINNINGS, NAME, POSITION1. First Biblical Mention2. Etymology of the Name3. Position on the TigrisII. NINEVEH AND ITS SURROUNDINGS1. Its Walls2. Principal Mounds and Gateways3. Extent and Population within the Walls4. Extent outside the Walls5. Calah, Resen and Rehoboth-Ir6. Kho... View Details

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American Standard Version But Nineveh hath been from of old like a pool of water: yet they flee away. Stand, stand, they cry ; but none looketh back.
King James Bible But Nineveh hath been from is of old like a pool of water: yet they shall flee away. Stand, stand, shall they cry ; cry; but none looketh shall look back.
Hebrew Greek English But Though Nineveh hath been from of old was like a pool of water: yet water throughout her days, Now they flee away. Stand, stand, they cry ; but none looketh are fleeing; "Stop, stop," But no one turns back.
New American Standard Bible 1995 But Though Nineveh hath been from of old was like a pool of water: yet water throughout her days, Now they flee away. Stand, stand, they cry ; but none looketh are fleeing; "Stop, stop," But no one turns back.