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
Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy said his office’s Justice Review Unit looked at evidence in the shooting of 20-year-old Jaylin McKenzie and concluded Officer Nahum Dorme should not be charged.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 26, 2023
Nahum Shortly before you called me to the council, I was visiting the storehouses, and having the grain measured, bushel by bushel.
From Jeremiah A Drama in Nine Scenes by Zweig, Stefan
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