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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“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
The phone had been bought by her son, 18-year-old student Nahum Brodskis, using money earned working alongside his studies.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2024
But Mr. Gallant is also partly reflecting the Israeli military’s view, said Nahum Barnea, a well-connected columnist with the popular daily Yediot Ahronoth.
From New York Times ● Jan. 25, 2024
“Everything the army does in Gaza going forward will require them to take into account the impact it could have on the lives of civilian hostages,” Nahum said.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 9, 2023
Shadwell, coarse and fat as ever, enjoyed the laureateship till his death in 1692, when Nahum Tate was appointed to succeed him.
From The Three Devils: Luther's, Milton's, and Goethe's With Other Essays by Masson, David
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