Nahum

//ˈneɪəm// name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A book of the Tanakh / the Old Testament of the Bible.
  2. 2
    The minor prophet who wrote that book.
  3. 3
    A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin. rare

    "Nahum Tate's grandfather and father were both clergymen."

Synonyms

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book of nahumisaiahjeremiahjonahmosesnah.

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"Nahum Tate's grandfather and father were both clergymen."

Etymology

Derived from Hebrew נַחוּם (nakhúm, “consolation”).

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old testament

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