Nahum

[ney-huh m]

noun

a Minor Prophet of the 7th century b.c.
a book of the Bible bearing his name. Abbreviation: Nah.

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Examples from the Web for nahum

Contemporary Examples of nahum

In recent months, prestigious, mainstream Israelis like Yediot Ahronot columnist Nahum Barnea have predicted exactly this.
Romney’s Shameful Views on Palestine
Peter Beinart
September 19, 2012
In recent months, prestigious, mainstream Israelis like Yediot Ahronot columnist Nahum Barnea have predicted exactly this.
Romney’s Shameful Views On Palestine
Peter Beinart
September 19, 2012
And Nahum Segal, among others, encouraged the purchase of all Israeli products—in Green Line Israel and beyond.
A Concert of Kahanists
Elisheva Goldberg
June 4, 2012

Historical Examples of nahum

The wealth of Nineveh is called endless by the prophet Nahum.
The History of Antiquity, Vol. III (of VI)
Max Duncker
He wanted it for Nahum Brown, who lives in the old house up the road.
Herbert Carter's Legacy
Horatio Alger
Nahum Sprague seized him by the collar and said, "Follow me."
Mark Mason's Victory
Horatio Alger
Nahum did not even allow himself the luxury of a ragged cassock.
The Green Book
Mr Jkai
"I have no doubt Oscar is right," said Nahum Sprague severely.
Mark Mason's Victory
Horatio Alger

British Dictionary definitions for nahum

Nahum

noun Old Testament

a Hebrew prophet of the 7th century bc
the book containing his oracles

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