Lexicon namer: Leopard Original Word: נָמֵר Strong's Exhaustive Concordance leopard From an unused root meaning properly, to filtrate, i.e. Be limpid (comp Nimrah and Nimriym); and thus to spot or stain as if by dripping; a leopard (from its stripes) -- leopard. see HEBREW Nimrah see HEBREW Nimriym NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition a leopard NASB Translation leopard (4), leopards (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs נָמֵר noun masculineIsaiah 11:6 leopard; — absolute ׳נ Hosea 13:7 3t.; plural נְמֵרִים Habakkuk 1:8; Songs 4:8; — leopard, as spotted Jeremiah 13:23, swift Habakkuk 1:8, keen-eyed Jeremiah 5:6 (symbol of calamities of Israel), so Hosea 13:7 (simile of ׳י); עִםגְּֿדִי יִרְבָּ֑ץ ׳נ Isaiah 11:6 (predict); חַרֲרֵי נְמֵרִים Songs 4:8 ("" מְעֹנוֺת אֲרָיוֺת). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to filtrate or be spotted.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry is G3917 (παρδάλις, pardalis), which also refers to a leopard. This term appears in the New Testament, notably in the Book of Revelation, where it is used to describe the beast in Revelation 13:2: "The beast I saw was like a leopard, with the feet of a bear and the mouth of a lion. And the dragon gave the beast his power and his throne and great authority." This imagery continues the symbolic use of the leopard to convey themes of power and ferocity. Usage: The term נָמֵר is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to the leopard, often symbolizing swiftness, stealth, and ferocity. It appears in various contexts, including metaphorical uses to describe the characteristics of nations or individuals. Context: The Hebrew word נָמֵר (nāmēr) is used in the Old Testament to denote the leopard, a creature known for its agility and spotted appearance. The leopard is mentioned in several passages, often symbolizing speed and cunning. In the prophetic literature, the leopard is used metaphorically to describe the nature of certain nations or peoples. For instance, in Jeremiah 5:6, the leopard is depicted as lying in wait for prey, illustrating the danger and suddenness of judgment: "Therefore a lion from the forest will strike them down, a wolf of the desert will ravage them, a leopard will watch over their cities. Everyone who ventures out will be torn to pieces, because their rebellion is great, their backslidings many." Similarly, in Hosea 13:7, God uses the imagery of a leopard to convey His impending judgment: "So I will pounce on them like a lion; like a leopard on the path I will lurk." The leopard's characteristics are also used in Daniel 7:6 to describe one of the four beasts in Daniel's vision, symbolizing the swiftness and power of the Greek Empire under Alexander the Great. The leopard's imagery in the Bible underscores themes of vigilance, danger, and divine retribution. Forms and Transliterations וְנָמֵ֖ר ונמר כְּנָמֵ֖ר כנמר מִנְּמֵרִ֜ים מנמרים נְמֵרִֽים׃ נָמֵ֤ר נמר נמרים׃ kə·nā·mêr kenaMer kənāmêr min·nə·mê·rîm minnemeRim minnəmêrîm nā·mêr naMer nāmêr nə·mê·rîm nemeRim nəmêrîm venaMer wə·nā·mêr wənāmêrLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Songs 4:8 HEB: אֲרָי֔וֹת מֵֽהַרְרֵ֖י נְמֵרִֽים׃ NAS: From the mountains of leopards. KJV: from the mountains of the leopards. INT: of lions the mountains of leopards Isaiah 11:6 Jeremiah 5:6 Jeremiah 13:23 Hosea 13:7 Habakkuk 1:8 6 Occurrences |
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