The metaphorical depiction of Nineveh's demise the use of the locust ‘marked metaphor' in Nahum 3:15-17

The passage Nahum 3:15-17 operates within a context in which the theme of de-struction is expounded. Various references of locusts as part of simile are used to speak about the threat and downfall of Nineveh, the symbol of Assyrian power, and some of its influential people. The article aims not only...

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Main Author: Wessels, Willie 1953- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Univ. [2017]
In: Scriptura
Year: 2017, Volume: 116, Issue: 2, Pages: 246-259
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Bible. Nahum 3 / Locusts / Metaphor / Ninive
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
Further subjects:B Bibel. Nahum, 3,15-17
B Nahum
B Nineveh
B Bible. Nahum 3
B Locust
B ‘Marked metaphor'
B Power
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