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Nimrod
Nimrod in the Bible — son of Cush (GEN 10:8), a mighty hunter before the LORD (GEN 10:9). Referenced in 2 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “rebellion (but probably an unknown Assyrian word)”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 2 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 1 connection
Names & Labels (1)
Nimrodproper name
- Hebrew
- נִמְרֹ֑ד
- Transliteration
- nimərod
- Meaning
- [perhaps] to rebel or the Arrow, the mighty hero
- Greek
- Νεβρωδ
- Reference
- GEN 10:8
- Strong's
- H5248
Family & Relationships (1)
son
Cush(GEN 10:8)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Nimrod in the Bible?
Nimrod is described in the Bible as son of Cush (GEN 10:8), a mighty hunter before the LORD (GEN 10:9).
What does the name Nimrod mean?
The name Nimrod means “rebellion (but probably an unknown Assyrian word)” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.