Nahum 2:9
New International Version
Plunder the silver! Plunder the gold! The supply is endless, the wealth from all its treasures!

New Living Translation
Loot the silver! Plunder the gold! There’s no end to Nineveh’s treasures— its vast, uncounted wealth.

English Standard Version
Plunder the silver, plunder the gold! There is no end of the treasure or of the wealth of all precious things.

Berean Standard Bible
“Plunder the silver! Plunder the gold!” There is no end to the treasure, an abundance of every precious thing.

King James Bible
Take ye the spoil of silver, take the spoil of gold: for there is none end of the store and glory out of all the pleasant furniture.

New King James Version
Take spoil of silver! Take spoil of gold! There is no end of treasure, Or wealth of every desirable prize.

New American Standard Bible
Plunder the silver, Plunder the gold! For there is no end to the treasure— Wealth from every kind of desirable object.

NASB 1995
Plunder the silver! Plunder the gold! For there is no limit to the treasure— Wealth from every kind of desirable object.

NASB 1977
Plunder the silver! Plunder the gold! For there is no limit to the treasure— Wealth from every kind of desirable object.

Legacy Standard Bible
Plunder the silver! Plunder the gold! And there is no limit to the treasure— Wealth from every kind of desirable object.

Amplified Bible
Plunder the silver! Plunder the gold! For there is no end to the treasure— Wealth from every precious object.

Christian Standard Bible
“Plunder the silver! Plunder the gold! ” There is no end to the treasure, an abundance of every precious thing.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Plunder the silver! Plunder the gold!” There is no end to the treasure, an abundance of every precious thing.

American Standard Version
Take ye the spoil of silver, take the spoil of gold; for there is no end of the store, the glory of all goodly furniture.

Contemporary English Version
Enemy soldiers shout, "The city is full of treasure and all kinds of wealth. Steal her silver! Grab her gold!"

English Revised Version
Take ye the spoil of silver, take the spoil of gold: for there is none end of the store, the glory of all pleasant furniture.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Steal the silver! Steal the gold! There is no end to what is stored here- everything a person could ever want.

Good News Translation
Plunder the silver! Plunder the gold! The city is full of treasure!

International Standard Version
Take the silver! Take the gold! There is no end to the treasure— fabulous riches of every imagination.

Majority Standard Bible
“Plunder the silver! Plunder the gold!” There is no end to the treasure, an abundance of every precious thing.

NET Bible
Her conquerors cry out: "Plunder the silver! Plunder the gold!" There is no end to the treasure; riches of every kind of precious thing.

New Heart English Bible
Take the spoil of silver. Take the spoil of gold, for there is no end of the store, the glory of all goodly furniture.

Webster's Bible Translation
Take ye the spoil of silver, take the spoil of gold: for there is no end of the store and glory out of all the pleasant furniture.

World English Bible
Take the plunder of silver. Take the plunder of gold, for there is no end of treasure, an abundance of every precious thing.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Seize silver, seize gold, "" And there is no end to the prepared things, "" [To] the abundance of all desirable vessels.

Young's Literal Translation
Seize ye silver, seize ye gold, And there is no end to the prepared things, To the abundance of all desirable vessels.

Smith's Literal Translation
They plundered silver, they plundered gold: and no end to her splendid equipage; glory from all the vessels of desire.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Take ye the spoil of the silver, take the spoil of the gold: for there is no end of the riches of all the precious furniture.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Despoil the silver, despoil the gold. And there is no end to all the riches of desirable equipment.

New American Bible
“Plunder the silver, plunder the gold!” There is no end to the treasure, to wealth in every precious thing!

New Revised Standard Version
“Plunder the silver, plunder the gold! There is no end of treasure! An abundance of every precious thing!”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Plunder the silver, plunder the gold; for there is no end to the precious ornaments, and abundance of every kind of precious vessels.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Plunder silver and plunder gold and there is no end to its jewels. Abundant are all of the garments of its desire
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Take ye the spoil of silver, take the spoil of gold; For there is no end of the store, Rich with all precious vessels.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
They plundered the silver, they plundered the gold, and there was no end of their adorning; they were loaded with it upon all their pleasant vessels.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Overthrow of Nineveh
8Nineveh has been like a pool of water throughout her days, but now it is draining away. “Stop! Stop!” they cry, but no one turns back. 9“Plunder the silver! Plunder the gold!” There is no end to the treasure, an abundance of every precious thing. 10She is emptied! Yes, she is desolate and laid waste! Hearts melt, knees knock, bodies tremble, and every face grows pale!…

Cross References
Isaiah 33:1
Woe to you, O destroyer never destroyed, O traitor never betrayed! When you have finished destroying, you will be destroyed. When you have finished betraying, you will be betrayed.

Zephaniah 1:13
Their wealth will be plundered and their houses laid waste. They will build houses but not inhabit them, and plant vineyards but never drink their wine.

Jeremiah 50:37
A sword is against her horses and chariots and against all the foreigners in her midst, and they will become like women. A sword is against her treasuries, and they will be plundered.

Ezekiel 26:12
They will plunder your wealth and pillage your merchandise. They will demolish your walls, tear down your beautiful homes, and throw your stones and timber and soil into the water.

Habakkuk 2:8
Because you have plundered many nations, the remnant of the people will plunder you—because of your bloodshed against man and your violence against the land, the city, and all their dwellers.

Isaiah 10:13-14
For he says: ‘By the strength of my hand I have done this, and by my wisdom, for I am clever. I have removed the boundaries of nations and plundered their treasures; like a mighty one I subdued their rulers. / My hand reached as into a nest to seize the wealth of the nations. Like one gathering abandoned eggs, I gathered all the earth. No wing fluttered, no beak opened or chirped.’”

Jeremiah 51:13
You who dwell by many waters, rich in treasures, your end has come; the thread of your life is cut.

Revelation 18:16-17
saying: “Woe, woe to the great city, clothed in fine linen and purple and scarlet, adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls! / For in a single hour such fabulous wealth has been destroyed!” Every shipmaster, passenger, and sailor, and all who make their living from the sea, will stand at a distance

Joel 3:5
For you took My silver and gold and carried off My finest treasures to your temples.

Isaiah 24:3
The earth will be utterly laid waste and thoroughly plundered. For the LORD has spoken this word.

Jeremiah 30:16
Nevertheless, all who devour you will be devoured, and all your adversaries—every one of them—will go off into exile. Those who plundered you will be plundered, and all who raided you will be raided.

Revelation 18:9-10
Then the kings of the earth who committed sexual immorality and lived in luxury with her will weep and wail at the sight of the smoke rising from the fire that consumes her. / In fear of her torment, they will stand at a distance and cry out: “Woe, woe to the great city, the mighty city of Babylon! For in a single hour your judgment has come.”

Ezekiel 29:19
Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: I will give the land of Egypt to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, who will carry off its wealth, seize its spoil, and remove its plunder. This will be the wages for his army.

Isaiah 13:16
Their infants will be dashed to pieces before their eyes, their houses will be looted, and their wives will be ravished.

Revelation 17:16
And the ten horns and the beast that you saw will hate the prostitute. They will leave her desolate and naked, and they will eat her flesh and burn her with fire.


Treasury of Scripture

Take you the spoil of silver, take the spoil of gold: for there is none end of the store and glory out of all the pleasant furniture.

ye.

Isaiah 33:1,4
Woe to thee that spoilest, and thou wast not spoiled; and dealest treacherously, and they dealt not treacherously with thee! when thou shalt cease to spoil, thou shalt be spoiled; and when thou shalt make an end to deal treacherously, they shall deal treacherously with thee…

Jeremiah 51:56
Because the spoiler is come upon her, even upon Babylon, and her mighty men are taken, every one of their bows is broken: for the LORD God of recompences shall surely requite.

for there is none end of the store.

Nahum 2:12,13
The lion did tear in pieces enough for his whelps, and strangled for his lionesses, and filled his holes with prey, and his dens with ravin…

pleasant furniture.

2 Chronicles 36:10
And when the year was expired, king Nebuchadnezzar sent, and brought him to Babylon, with the goodly vessels of the house of the LORD, and made Zedekiah his brother king over Judah and Jerusalem.

Jeremiah 25:34
Howl, ye shepherds, and cry; and wallow yourselves in the ashes, ye principal of the flock: for the days of your slaughter and of your dispersions are accomplished; and ye shall fall like a pleasant vessel.

Ezekiel 26:12
And they shall make a spoil of thy riches, and make a prey of thy merchandise: and they shall break down thy walls, and destroy thy pleasant houses: and they shall lay thy stones and thy timber and thy dust in the midst of the water.

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Nahum 2
1. The fearful and victorious armies of God against Nineveh.














Plunder the silver!
The word "plunder" in Hebrew is "בָּזַז" (bazaz), which means to seize or take by force. This command reflects the imminent judgment upon Nineveh, the capital of Assyria, known for its wealth and opulence. Historically, Nineveh was a city of immense riches, and the call to "plunder" signifies the complete and utter defeat that God has decreed. The silver represents the material wealth that the Assyrians had accumulated through their conquests and exploitation of other nations. This phrase serves as a reminder of the transient nature of earthly riches and the ultimate sovereignty of God over all nations.

Plunder the gold!
Similar to the silver, the "gold" here symbolizes the vast wealth and splendor of Nineveh. Gold, often associated with divine and kingly attributes, underscores the magnitude of what is being lost. The repetition of "plunder" emphasizes the totality of the destruction and the stripping away of what was once considered untouchable. In a broader theological context, this serves as a warning against the idolatry of wealth and the false security it provides. The Assyrians' reliance on their riches and military might is shown to be futile in the face of divine judgment.

There is no end to the treasure
The phrase "no end to the treasure" highlights the seemingly limitless wealth of Nineveh. The Hebrew word for "treasure" is "כֶּסֶף" (kesef), which can also mean silver or money. This abundance is portrayed as both a source of pride and a point of vulnerability. Historically, Nineveh's wealth was legendary, amassed through trade, tribute, and conquest. Yet, the prophet Nahum reveals that such earthly treasures are finite and ultimately powerless to save. This serves as a poignant reminder of the eternal treasures found in a relationship with God, contrasting the temporal nature of worldly wealth.

an abundance of every precious thing
The "abundance" here is derived from the Hebrew word "כָּבוֹד" (kavod), often translated as glory or honor. It signifies not just quantity but also the quality and value of Nineveh's riches. "Every precious thing" encompasses all that was considered valuable and desirable, from jewels to fine garments. This phrase underscores the totality of what is being lost and the comprehensive nature of God's judgment. In a spiritual sense, it challenges believers to consider what they deem precious and to prioritize the eternal over the temporal. The passage calls for a reflection on where true value lies, urging a focus on the imperishable riches found in Christ.

(9) And glory.--Better, there is abundance of all precious vessels.

Verses 9-13. - § 2. The city is plundered, and henceforth lies waste, in terrible contrast with its former excellency, Verse 9. - The prophet calls on the invaders to come and gather the spoil of the city, which God gives into their hands. Take ye the spoil. Fabulous stories are told of the amount of the precious metals stored in Nineveh and Babylon. "Sardanapalus is said to have placed a hundred and fifty golden beds, and as many tables of the same metal, on his funeral pile, besides gold and silver vases and ornaments in enormous quantities, and purple and many-coloured raiments (Athen., lib. 12.). According to Diodorus, the value of the gold taken from the temple of Bolus alone by Xerxes amounted to above 7350 Attic talents, of £21,000,000 sterling money" (Layard, 'Nineveh,' 2:416, etc.; comp. Daniel 3:1, where the size of the golden image or pillar, sixty cubits high and six cubits broad, shows how plentiful was gold in these countries). Bonomi: "The riches of Nineveh are inexhaustible, her vases and precious furniture are infinite, copper constantly occurs in their weapons, and it is most probable a mixture of it was used in the materials of their tools. They had acquired the art of making glass.... The well known cylinders are a sufficient proof of their skill in engraving gems. Many beautiful specimens of carving in ivory were also discovered .... The condition of the ruins is highly corroborative of the sudden destruction that came upon Nineveh by fire and sword .... It is evident from the ruins that both Khorsabad and Nimroud were sacked and then set on fire. Neither Botta nor Layard found any of that store of silver and gold and 'pleasant furniture' which the palaces contained; scarcely anything, even of bronze, escaped the spoiler" ('Nineveh and its Discoveries,' pp. 334, 336). There is none end of the store; Vulgate, Non finis est divitiarum; Septuagint, οὐκ η΅ν πέρας τοῦ κόσμου αὐτῆς, "There was no end of her ornament." And glory out of all the pleasant furniture; literally, vessels of desire. It is plainer to translate, There is abundance of all precious furniture.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
“Plunder
בֹּ֥זּוּ (bōz·zū)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 962: To spoil, plunder

the silver!
כֶ֖סֶף (ḵe·sep̄)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3701: Silver, money

Plunder
בֹּ֣זּוּ (bōz·zū)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 962: To spoil, plunder

the gold!”
זָהָ֑ב (zā·hāḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky

There is no
וְאֵ֥ין (wə·’ên)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb
Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle

end
קֵ֙צֶה֙ (qê·ṣeh)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7097: End, extremity

to the treasure,
לַתְּכוּנָ֔ה (lat·tə·ḵū·nāh)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8498: Adjustment, structure, equipage

an abundance
כָּבֹ֕ד (kā·ḇōḏ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness

of every
מִכֹּ֖ל (mik·kōl)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

precious
חֶמְדָּֽה׃ (ḥem·dāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2532: Desire, delight

thing.
כְּלִ֥י (kə·lî)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus


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