Nooma
LocationsGeographical Setting
Nooma is a textual variant found in 1 Esdras 9:35, identified by scholars as a corruption of the place name Nebo, which appears in Ezra 10:43.
What is the meaning of Nooma in the Bible?
Nooma is a corruption of Nebo, mentioned in 1 Esdras 9:35 and equal to the Nebo of Ezra 10:43.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Nooma as a scribal error for Nebo clarifies the list of exiles returning from Babylon, resolving textual discrepancies between the books of Ezra and 1 Esdras regarding the origins of the returned community.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Nooma held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Nooma in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Nooma clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 10:43
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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.
How to Cite This Entry
"Nooma." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/nooma/