◄ 5249. Nimrim ►
Strong's Lexicon Nimrim: Nimrim Original Word: נִמְרִים Part of Speech: Proper Name Location Transliteration: Nimriym Pronunciation: nim-REEM Phonetic Spelling: (nim-reem') Definition: Nimrim Meaning: Nimrim Word Origin: Derived from the root נמר (nimar), meaning "leopard" or "spotted." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for Nimrim, as it is a specific geographical location mentioned in the Old Testament. Usage: Nimrim refers to a location known for its waters, mentioned in the context of judgment and desolation. It is often associated with a stream or a body of water, indicating a place that was once fertile and abundant but later faced devastation. Cultural and Historical Background: Nimrim is believed to be located in the region of Moab, east of the Jordan River. The area was known for its lush vegetation and water sources, which were vital for agriculture and sustaining life in the arid climate. The mention of Nimrim in the Bible often symbolizes the judgment and desolation that comes upon a land due to divine retribution or enemy invasion. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from the same as namer Definition a place in Moab NASB Translation Nimrim (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs נִמְרִים proper name, of a location in Moab (compare Sabean נמרן attributive of Bar‡m, DHMZMG xxix (1875), 592, see also CISiv. No. 103, p. 169; wholesome water Lane2853, also Wel.c.); — only מֵי נִמְרִים Isaiah 15:6; Jeremiah 48:34; probably = Βηνναμαρειμ LagOnom. 284, 33, in Wady Numêre at southeast end of Dead Sea, BuhlGeogr. 272. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Nimrim Plural of a masculine corresponding to Nimrah; clear waters; Nimrim, a place East of the Jordan -- Nimrim. Compare Beyth Nimrah. see HEBREW Nimrah see HEBREW Beyth Nimrah Forms and Transliterations נִמְרִ֔ים נִמְרִ֖ים נמרים nim·rîm nimRim nimrîm Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Isaiah 15:6 HEB: כִּֽי־ מֵ֥י נִמְרִ֖ים מְשַׁמּ֣וֹת יִֽהְי֑וּ NAS: For the waters of Nimrim are desolate. KJV: For the waters of Nimrim shall be desolate: INT: Surely the waters of Nimrim are desolate become Jeremiah 48:34 HEB: גַּם־ מֵ֣י נִמְרִ֔ים לִמְשַׁמּ֖וֹת יִהְיֽוּ׃ NAS: the waters of Nimrim will become KJV: for the waters also of Nimrim shall be desolate. INT: even the waters of Nimrim desolate will become 2 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 5249 2 Occurrences nim·rîm — 2 Occ.