Strong's Lexicon Nineuités: Ninevite Original Word: Νινευίτης Word Origin: Derived from Νινευή (Nineveh), the capital city of ancient Assyria. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H5210 (נִינְוֵה, Nineveh): The Hebrew name for the city of Nineveh. Usage: The term "Nineuités" refers to an inhabitant of Nineveh, the ancient Assyrian city. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the people of Nineveh who repented at the preaching of Jonah. Cultural and Historical Background: Nineveh was a major city in ancient Mesopotamia, located on the eastern bank of the Tigris River. It was the capital of the Assyrian Empire and known for its grandeur and wickedness. The city is famously associated with the prophet Jonah, who was sent by God to call its inhabitants to repentance. The Ninevites' repentance is a significant biblical event, demonstrating God's mercy and willingness to forgive even the most sinful nations if they turn from their ways. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Nineui Definition a Ninevite, an inhab. of Ninevah NASB Translation Nineveh (2), Ninevites (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3536: Νινευίτης[Νινευίτης R G (so Tr in Luke 11:32), or] Νινευίτης (L (so Tr in Luke 11:30)) or νινευειτης T WH (SO Tr in Matthew 12:41) (see εἰ, ἰ and Tdf. Proleg., p. 86; WH's Appendix, p. 154b), Νινευιτου, ὁ, (Νινευι<, which see), equivalent to Νινιος in Herodotus and Strabo; a Ninevite, an inhabitant of Nineveh: Matthew 12:41; Luke 11:30, and L T Tr WH in 32. From Nineui; a Ninevite, i.e. Inhabitant of Nineveh -- of Nineve, Ninevite. see GREEK Nineui Englishman's Concordance Matthew 12:41 N-NMPGRK: ἄνδρες Νινευῖται ἀναστήσονται ἐν NAS: The men of Nineveh will stand KJV: The men of Nineveh shall rise in INT: the men of nineveh will stand up in Luke 11:30 N-DMP Luke 11:32 N-NMP Strong's Greek 3536 |
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