Nimrod in the Bible

Meaning: rebellion par

Exact Match

He was a mighty hunter before the LORD: wherefore it is said, Even as Nimrod the mighty hunter before the LORD.

Verse ConceptsHuntingRecreationLike People In CharacterOld Sayingsfearless

From that land Nimrod went to Assyria, and built Nineveh, and Rehoboth-Ir, and Calah,

Verse ConceptsAssyria, Facts Of

Thematic Bible



Cush fathered Nimrod, who became the first fearless leader throughout the land. He became a fearless hunter in defiance of the LORD. That is why it is said, "Like Nimrod, a fearless hunter in defiance of the LORD."

Cush fathered Nimrod. He became the first powerful ruler on the earth.


Cush fathered Nimrod, who became the first fearless leader throughout the land. He became a fearless hunter in defiance of the LORD. That is why it is said, "Like Nimrod, a fearless hunter in defiance of the LORD." His kingdom began in the region of Shinar with the cities of Babylon, Erech, Akkad, and Calneh.


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