Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “נִמְרִים”
Understanding Nimrîym reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
plural of a masculine corresponding to נִמְרָה; clear waters Nimrim. Compare בֵּית נִמְרָה. - § Nimrim = "limpid" or "pu...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
נִמְרִים
Phoneticnim-reem'
TransliterationNimrîym
Grammar Code
N:N--L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
plural of a masculine corresponding to נִמְרָה; clear waters Nimrim. Compare בֵּית נִמְרָה. - § Nimrim = "limpid" or "pure" - Nimrim, a place East of the Jordan 1) a stream or brook in the territory of Moab
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 15:6 | “For the waters of Nimrim shall be desolate: for the hay is withered away, the grass faileth, there is no green thing.” Word: נִמְרִים (Nimrîym) | |
| Jeremiah 48:34 | “From the cry of Heshbon even unto Elealeh, and even unto Jahaz, have they uttered their voice, from Zoar even unto Horonaim, as an heifer of three years old: for the waters also of Nimrim shall be desolate.” Word: נִמְרִים (Nimrîym) |