God is jealous, and the Lord revengeth; the Lord revengeth, and is furious; the Lord will take vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth wrath for his enemies. — Nahum 1:2 KJV
The Lord is a jealous and avenging God; the Lord takes vengeance and is filled with wrath. The Lord takes vengeance on his foes and vents his wrath against his enemies. — Nahum 1:2 NIV
Reflection on Today's Verse
One reflection might be that this verse showcases the balance between God’s justice and His mercy. While God is just and cannot ignore sin, He also offers forgiveness and redemption through Jesus Christ. This duality is a central theme in Christianity – the idea that God is both just and the justifier.
It also reminds Christians of the importance of living righteously and treating others fairly, as God is a defender of those who are oppressed and wronged. The wrath of God is not like human anger, which is often driven by selfish motives; rather, it is a righteous anger against injustice and evil.