Nahum
Americannoun
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a Hebrew prophet of the 7th century bc
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the book containing his oracles
Etymology
Origin of Nahum
Ultimately from Hebrew Naḥūm “consolation”
Example Sentences
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Nahum McLean is a professional ballet dancer whose career has taken him all over the world, but now, aged 30, he is coming home to perform in Manchester.
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026
“I was paired against an absolute icon, got a nice chat, pictures, a signed sheet, and now a recap of my mistakes,” one of his opponents in Louisiana, Nahum Jose Vilamil, wrote on social media.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 5, 2025
“Of all the possible reactions Hamas may take, the most disconcerting is with regard to the hostages,” wrote the columnist, Nahum Barnea.
From New York Times • Jan. 3, 2024
For starters, said Nahum, there is the sheer humiliation of it for the Israeli military: “In 1973 we were attacked by the biggest Arab army, Egypt.”
From Seattle Times • Oct. 9, 2023
The prophets here represented are Amos, Nahum, Ezekiel, and Daniel.
From The Bible Story by Hall, Newton Marshall
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