Nimrim Summary
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Nimrim was a place in Moab known for its waters, which are mentioned in the context of God's judgment on Moab.
Nimrim
PlaceA place in Moab known for its waters
Names
- en Nimrim
- he נִמְרִים · H5249
- bg Нимрим
Location
Kind: River or spring
Modern name: Wadi en Numeirah
Certainty: Probable
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Nimrim Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Nimrim was a place in the land of Moab, east of the Dead Sea. It is mentioned in the Bible in the context of prophetic oracles against Moab (Isa. 15:6; Jer. 48:34). The waters of Nimrim are described as being desolate or dried up, symbolizing the devastation that would come upon Moab as a result of God's judgment. The exact location of Nimrim is uncertain, but it was likely situated near a spring or stream that provided water for the surrounding area. The drying up of these waters would have had a significant impact on the local population and their livestock.
"Nimrim, Waters of" Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
The stream of the leopards, a stream in Moab (Isa. 15:6; Jer. 48:34); probably the modern Wady en-Nemeirah, a rich, verdant spot at the south-eastern end of the Dead Sea.
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