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Nimrim

Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

(clear). A stream in Moab, S. E. of Dead Sea (Isa. 15:6⁶For the waters of Nimrim shall be desolate: for the hay is withered away, the grass faileth, there is no green thing. (Isaiah 15:6); Jer. 48:34³⁴From the cry of Heshbon even unto Elealeh, and even unto Jahaz, have they uttered their voice, from Zoar even unto Horonaim, as an heifer of three years old: for the waters also of Nimrim shall be desolate. (Jeremiah 48:34)).

Concise Bible Dictionary:

Streams of Moab (Isa. 15:6⁶For the waters of Nimrim shall be desolate: for the hay is withered away, the grass faileth, there is no green thing. (Isaiah 15:6); Jer. 48:34³⁴From the cry of Heshbon even unto Elealeh, and even unto Jahaz, have they uttered their voice, from Zoar even unto Horonaim, as an heifer of three years old: for the waters also of Nimrim shall be desolate. (Jeremiah 48:34)). Perhaps connected with the springs near Nimrah, or near the brook Zered toward the south end of the Dead Sea.

Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:

Number:

5249 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)

Transliteration:

Nimriym

Phonic:

nim-reem’

Meaning:

plural of a masculine corresponding to 5247; clear waters; Nimrim, a place East of the Jordan

KJV Usage:

Nimrim. Compare 1039

Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:

rebellious ones: leopards

Potts’ Bible Proper Names:

A leopard; rebellion; change; clear:―a stream in Moab, Isa. 15:6. {Leopardus}