Lexical Summary Nimrim: Nimrim Original Word: נִמְרִים Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Nimrim Plural of a masculine corresponding to Nimrah; clear waters; Nimrim, a place East of the Jordan -- Nimrim. Compare Beyth Nimrah. see HEBREW Nimrah see HEBREW Beyth Nimrah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as namer Definition a place in Moab NASB Translation Nimrim (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs נִמְרִים proper name, of a location in Moab (compare Sabean נמרן attributive of Bar‡m, DHMZMG xxix (1875), 592, see also CISiv. No. 103, p. 169;  wholesome water Lane2853, also Wel.c.); — only מֵי נִמְרִים Isaiah 15:6; Jeremiah 48:34; probably = Βηνναμαρειμ LagOnom. 284, 33, in Wady Numêre at southeast end of Dead Sea, BuhlGeogr. 272. Topical Lexicon Geographic Setting Nimrim designates a water source in ancient Moab, most likely the perennial stream now called Wadi en-Numeir (or Wadi Nimrin) that flows westward from the plateau into the southeastern corner of the Dead Sea. Its clear, spring-fed waters irrigated a narrow but fertile strip of land valued for grain, vines, and pasturage. Because Moab’s interior is largely arid, the “waters of Nimrim” formed a strategic lifeline for agriculture, travel, and commerce along the King’s Highway that skirted the highlands. Biblical Occurrences 1. Isaiah 15:6 Both are within oracles of judgment against Moab, and in each text the drying up of Nimrim is treated as a decisive blow to the nation’s livelihood. No additional canonical references exist. Historical Context Isaiah’s prophecy (eighth century BC) anticipates the Assyrian advance that would ravage the Transjordan. Jeremiah (early sixth century BC) speaks on the eve of Nebuchadnezzar’s campaign. Though the invaders and dates differ, both prophets forecast total devastation, and both single out Nimrim because its loss would immediately threaten crops, herds, and the string of fortified villages stretching from Zoar to Horonaim. Prophetic Portrait Isaiah 15:6: “For the waters of Nimrim are dried up, the grass is withered, the vegetation has failed, and the green plants are no more.” Jeremiah 48:34: “For even the waters of Nimrim have dried up.” The image of a once-reliable spring reduced to dust dramatizes several themes: Archaeological Hints Surveys of Wadi en-Numeir reveal Iron Age terracing, cisterns, and sherd scatter consistent with eighth–sixth century occupation. The seasonal torrent still gathers runoff but can evaporate to a trickle in times of drought, illustrating how quickly the terrain can shift from verdant to barren—an observable confirmation of the prophetic metaphor. Ministry and Devotional Significance 1. Dependence on God’s Provision. Nimrim’s fate illustrates the fragility of material security. Believers and nations alike must acknowledge the Lord as the ultimate Giver and Sustainer of “living water” (John 4:10). Summary Nimrim, though mentioned only twice, serves as a potent symbol of Moab’s downfall and, by extension, of any people who spurn the Lord’s rule. When its waters run dry, the prophecy stands fulfilled: prosperity rooted in self-reliance evaporates, but those who trust in the Lord find an unfailing fountain. Forms and Transliterations נִמְרִ֔ים נִמְרִ֖ים נמרים nim·rîm nimRim nimrîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 15:6 HEB: כִּֽי־ מֵ֥י נִמְרִ֖ים מְשַׁמּ֣וֹת יִֽהְי֑וּ NAS: For the waters of Nimrim are desolate. KJV: For the waters of Nimrim shall be desolate: INT: Surely the waters of Nimrim are desolate become Jeremiah 48:34 2 Occurrences |
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