Lexical Definition

‎נִמְרִים‎ Nimrîym (nim-reem') Nimrim ^N:N--L
plural of a masculine corresponding to ‎נִמְרָה‎; clear waters

Nimrim. Compare ‎בֵּית נִמְרָה‎.

• § Nimrim = "limpid" or "pure"
• Nimrim, a place East of the Jordan

1) a stream or brook in the territory of Moab

Brown-Driver-Briggs

‎נִמְרִים‎ proper name, of a location in Moab (compare Sabean ‎נמרן‎ attributive of Bar‡m, DHM^{ZMG xxix (1875), 592}, see also CIS^{iv. No. 103, p. 169}; wholesome water Lane²⁸⁵³, also We^l.c.); — only ‎מֵי נִמְרִים‎ Isa 15:6; Jer 48:34 probably = Βηνναμαρειμ Lag^{Onom. 284, 33, in} Wady Numêre at southeast end of Dead Sea, Buhl^{Geogr. 272}.

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Nimrim • A place in Moab known for its waters

Nimrim was a place in Moab known for its waters, which are mentioned in the context of God's judgment on Moab.

• A location first mentioned at Isa.15.6;
• only referred to as Nimrim נִמְרִים.
  

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.

All entries for Nimrim: נִמְרִים