Strong's Lexicon Nimshi: Nimshi Original Word: נִמְשִׁי Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning "to extricate" or "to rescue." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the name Nimshi, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. Usage: Nimshi is a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It is primarily known as the grandfather of Jehu, who became the king of Israel. The name Nimshi itself does not carry a specific meaning in the biblical text, but it is associated with the lineage of Jehu, a significant figure in Israel's history. Cultural and Historical Background: Nimshi is mentioned in the context of the Northern Kingdom of Israel during a tumultuous period marked by idolatry and political upheaval. Jehu, Nimshi's grandson, was anointed by the prophet Elisha to become king and tasked with eradicating the house of Ahab and the worship of Baal from Israel. This period is characterized by divine intervention in the leadership of Israel, as God sought to restore the nation to covenant faithfulness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition grandfather of Jehu NASB Translation Nimshi (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs נִמְשִׁי proper name, masculine grandfather of Jehu 2 Kings 9:2,14; ׳יֵהוּא בֶןנֿ 1 Kings 19:16; 2 Kings 9:20; 2Chronicles 22:7; ᵐ5 Ναμεσθει, Ναμες(ς)ει. נֵס see נסס. נְסִבָּה see סבב. נְסָה see נשׂא. Qal imperative Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Nimshi Probably from mashah; extricated; Nimshi, the (grand-)father of Jehu -- Nimshi. see HEBREW mashah Forms and Transliterations נִמְשִׁ֔י נִמְשִׁ֖י נִמְשִׁ֗י נמשי nim·šî nimShi nimšîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 19:16 HEB: יֵה֣וּא בֶן־ נִמְשִׁ֔י תִּמְשַׁ֥ח לְמֶ֖לֶךְ NAS: the son of Nimshi you shall anoint KJV: the son of Nimshi shalt thou anoint INT: and Jehu the son of Nimshi shall anoint king 2 Kings 9:2 2 Kings 9:14 2 Kings 9:20 2 Chronicles 22:7 5 Occurrences |
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