The meaning of “נִסְרֹךְ”
Understanding Niçrôk reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of foreign origin Nisroch. - § Nisroch = "the great eagle" - Nisrok, a Babylonian idol 1) an idol of Nineveh worshipped ...
נִסְרֹךְ
of foreign origin Nisroch. - § Nisroch = "the great eagle" - Nisrok, a Babylonian idol 1) an idol of Nineveh worshipped by Sennacherib; symbolised by the eagle-headed human figure
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Kings 19:37 | “And it came to pass, as he was worshipping in the house of Nisroch his god, that Adrammelech and Sharezer his sons smote him with the sword: and they escaped into the land of Armenia. And Esarhaddon his son reigned in his stead. ” Word: נִסְרֹךְ (Niçrôk) | |
| Isaiah 37:38 | “And it came to pass, as he was worshipping in the house of Nisroch his god, that Adrammelech and Sharezer his sons smote him with the sword; and they escaped into the land of Armenia: and Esar–haddon his son reigned in his stead. ” Word: נִסְרֹךְ (Niçrôk) |