Nahum 1:9 is a verse that speaks of God’s mercy to those who repent. He says, “What are you plotting against the Lord? He will make complete destruction; trouble will not arise twice.” This verse is in the context of divine judgment against the city of Nineveh for its wickedness and injustice.
Nahum begins his prophecy by announcing that God is a God of justice and that he will not allow evil to prevail indefinitely. Verse 2 says, “The Lord is a jealous God and avenging; the Lord is avenging and full of fury; the Lord takes vengeance on his adversaries and keeps up his anger against his enemies.”
However, as Nahum continues his prophecy, he also reveals God’s mercy. Nahum 1:7 says, “The Lord is good, he is a refuge in times of trouble. He knows those who trust in him.” God is just, but He is also merciful and offers refuge to those who trust in Him.
Nahum 1:9 is proof of God’s love and mercy to those who repent. Though Nineveh deserved complete destruction, God offered them an opportunity for repentance and forgiveness. Nahum is saying that God does not allow anguish to arise twice, that is, that He will not punish twice those who repent and return to Him.
This verse is a message of hope for all of us. No matter how great our guilt or how terrible our sins, if we turn to God and sincerely repent, He will forgive us and welcome us back. As 1 John 1:9 says, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
Therefore, we must trust God and repent of our sins, knowing that He is merciful and that He offers forgiveness and salvation to all who seek Him in the heart.
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Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does the Bible say about the true source of comfort in times of trouble?
What is the lesson taught in Philippians 4:10-13 about finding contentment in all circumstances?
O que o livro de Cantares nos ensina sobre a beleza da mulher noiva e da mulher madura?
What is the story of Abimelech and forgiveness in Judges 9:22-57?
What does the Bible say about God’s judgment and justice?
What is the meaning of Christ’s death and how does it bring justification to sinners?
