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Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Nahum Meaning in the Bible
Nahum
boy
Nahum means "Comfort; Consolation", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Nahum appears in the King James Bible, and Nahum 1:7 is the passage most often tied to it. Nahum reveals that divine justice IS divine comfort — for those who trust God, His judgment of evil brings ultimate peace.
Is Nahum in the Bible?
Yes — Nahum appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
Pronunciation:/NAY-hum/
OriginHebrew
MeaningComfort; Consolation
What does Nahum mean?
Nahum is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Comfort; Consolation". Nahum was the prophet whose book proclaims God's judgment on Nineveh. Though his message was fierce, his name means 'comfort' — because God's justice IS comfort for the oppressed. When God judges the oppressor, the oppressed find relief.
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What does Nahum mean in the Bible?
Nahum means "Comfort; Consolation" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Nahum was the prophet whose book proclaims God's judgment on Nineveh. Though his message was fierce, his name means 'comfort' — because God's justice IS comfort for the oppressed. When God judges the oppressor, the oppressed find relief.
Where does Nahum appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Nahum is connected to 2 key passages in the King James Bible, beginning with Nahum 1:7. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"Behold upon the mountains the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace!"
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Which books of the Bible mention Nahum?
Nahum is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Nahum?
Nahum reveals that divine justice IS divine comfort — for those who trust God, His judgment of evil brings ultimate peace.
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Word Meaning
Justice (Mishpat) (מִשְׁפָּט (mishpat))
Right judgment and fair treatment — giving each person what they are due under God's standard.
Word Meaning
Comfort (παράκλησις (Paraklēsis))
Encouragement, consolation, and exhortation drawn from God's presence.
Strong's
Strong's H4941 — Justice (Mishpat)
מִשְׁפָּט (mishpat) • Right judgment and fair treatment — giving each person what they are due under God's standard.
Strong's
Strong's G3874 — Comfort
παράκλησις (Paraklēsis) • Encouragement, consolation, and exhortation drawn from God's presence.
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Nahum name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Nahum appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
Nahum means "Comfort; Consolation." It is a Hebrew name. The King James Bible uses it, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Hebrew. Nahum comes into English from Hebrew and carries the sense "Comfort; Consolation." It appears in the King James Bible.
Common questions about the name Nahum
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Nahum?
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