Nimrim, Waters Of
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient watercourse in the territory of Moab, identified with either the Wadi al-Mujib or a tributary known as Wadi al-Mujib (Nimrim).
What is the meaning of Nimrim, Waters Of in the Bible?
Nimrim denotes a stream in Moab, east of the Dead Sea, with a name etymologically linked to the Hebrew word for leopards, indicating a region historically inhabited by wild cats.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Nimrim as a specific geographical landmark in Moab clarifies the prophetic imagery in Isaiah and Jeremiah, where the drying up of its waters symbolizes the complete desolation and loss of resources for the Moabite people.
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.