The meaning of “נֵרְגַּל שַׁרְאֶצֶר”
Understanding Nêrᵉgal Sharʼetser reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Nergal-sharezer. - § Nergal-sharezer = "prince of fire" - Nergal-Sharetser, the name of two Babylonians 1) chief soothsa...
נֵרְגַּל שַׁרְאֶצֶר
Nergal-sharezer. - § Nergal-sharezer = "prince of fire" - Nergal-Sharetser, the name of two Babylonians 1) chief soothsayer and a ruler in the army of Nebuchadnezzar
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah 39:3 | “And all the princes of the king of Babylon came in, and sat in the middle gate, even Nergal–sharezer, Samgar–nebo, Sarsechim, Rab–saris, Nergal–sharezer, Rab–mag, with all the residue of the princes of the king of Babylon.” Word: נֵרְגַּל שַׁרְאֶצֶר (Nêrᵉgal Sharʼetser) | |
| Jeremiah 39:13 | “So Nebuzar–adan the captain of the guard sent, and Nebushasban, Rab–saris, and Nergal–sharezer, Rab–mag, and all the king of Babylon’s princes;” Word: נֵרְגַּל שַׁרְאֶצֶר (Nêrᵉgal Sharʼetser) |