נִמְרֹד
nim.rod
Nimrod
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe word "nim.rod" (Strong's number: H5248) is a Hebrew name that appears four times in the Bible. Its short definition clearly labels it as a proper name for a person. This information alone suggests that the significance of "nim.rod" lies in its association with a particular individual. The fact that "nim.rod" is defined as a proper name indicates that it does not have a broad semantic range or a general meaning that would be applicable to various contexts. Rather, its usage is strictly limited to referring to a single, historically significant figure. This suggests that "nim.rod" holds a special place in biblical narratives, likely due to its connection with significant events or achievements.
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Occurrences in Scripture
4 total occurrences across the text
They will rule the land of Assyria with the sword, and the land of Nimrod in its gates. He will deliver us from the Assyrian, when he invades our land, and when he marches within our border.
Genesis 10:8Cush became the father of Nimrod. He began to be a mighty one in the earth.
Genesis 10:9He was a mighty hunter before Yahweh. Therefore it is said, “like Nimrod, a mighty hunter before Yahweh”.
1 Chronicles 1:10Cush became the father of Nimrod. He began to be a mighty one in the earth.