In modern English, the appellation \u201cNimrod\u201d has come to mean someone lacking judgement or intelligence. The one man named Nimrod in the Bible (Gn 10:8\u201312; Mi 5:6; 1 Chr 1:10) did not appear to be such an imbecile. Called a \u201cmighty warrior\u201d and a \u201cmighty hunter before the LORD,\u201d his kingdom was initially centered at Babylon, Erech, Akkad and Calneh (modern Nimrud).<\/p>\n
Nimrod was a powerful man, an entrepreneur and leader of men. While his character and decisions were bad, even catastrophic, he was apparently one of the most formidable figures of his day. The historical Nimrod was a smart, clever guy, not a dummy. Yet the Hebrew name \u201cNimrod\u201d meant \u201crebellious,\u201d which fit his character and actions in the Bible. In the end, Nimrod\u2019s rebellion and self-will produced a significant list of accomplishments. His going against God demonstrated a lack judgement. To be a Nimrod is, and always was, to lack judgement. So don\u2019t be a Nimrod!<\/p>\n
GAB<\/p>\n
BSpade<\/i> 14:3 (Summer 2001) p. 73<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
In modern English, the appellation \u201cNimrod\u201d has come to mean someone lacking judgement or intelligence. The one man named Nimrod in the Bible (Gn 10:8\u201312; Mi 5:6; 1 Chr 1:10) did not appear to be such an imbecile. Called a \u201cmighty warrior\u201d and a \u201cmighty hunter before the LORD,\u201d his kingdom was initially centered at … Continue reading “DON\u2019T
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