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People would say, “This man is like Nimrod, the greatest hunter in the world.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He was a mighty hunter before the LORD. Therefore it is said, “Like Nimrod a mighty hunter before the LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He was a mighty hunter before the LORD; so it is said, “Like Nimrod, a mighty hunter before the LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He was a mighty hunter before the LORD: wherefore it is said, Even as Nimrod the mighty hunter before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He was a mighty hunter before the LORD; therefore it is said, “Like Nimrod the mighty hunter before the LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He was a mighty hunter before the LORD; therefore it is said, “Like Nimrod a mighty hunter before the LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He was a mighty hunter before the LORD; therefore it is said, &#8220Like Nimrod a mighty hunter before the LORD.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He was a mighty hunter before the LORD; therefore it is said, “Like Nimrod a mighty hunter before the LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He was a mighty hunter before Yahweh; therefore it is said, “Like Nimrod a mighty hunter before Yahweh.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He was a mighty hunter before the LORD; therefore it is said, “Like Nimrod a mighty hunter before the LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He was a powerful hunter in the sight of the LORD. That is why it is said, “Like Nimrod, a powerful hunter in the sight of the LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He was a powerful hunter in the sight of the LORD. That is why it is said, &#8220Like Nimrod, a powerful hunter in the sight of the LORD.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He was a mighty hunter before Jehovah: wherefore it is said, Like Nimrod a mighty hunter before Jehovah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He was a mighty hunter before the LORD: wherefore it is said, Like Nimrod a mighty hunter before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He was a mighty hunter whom the LORD blessed. That's why people used to say, "[He's] like Nimrod, a mighty hunter whom the LORD blessed."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />By the LORD's help he was a great hunter, and that is why people say, "May the LORD make you as great a hunter as Nimrod!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />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." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He was a mighty hunter before the LORD; so it is said, ?Like Nimrod, a mighty hunter before the LORD.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He was a mighty hunter before the LORD. (That is why it is said, "Like Nimrod, a mighty hunter before the LORD.")<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He was a mighty hunter before God. Therefore it is said, "Like Nimrod, a mighty hunter before God."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He was a mighty hunter before the LORD: wherefore it is said, Even as Nimrod the mighty hunter before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He was a mighty hunter before Yahweh. Therefore it is said, “like Nimrod, a mighty hunter before Yahweh”. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />he has begun to be a hero in the land; he has been a hero in hunting before YHWH; therefore it is said, “As Nimrod the hero [in] hunting before YHWH.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> he hath begun to be a hero in the land; he hath been a hero in hunting before Jehovah; therefore it is said, 'As Nimrod the hero in hunting before Jehovah.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He was a strong taker of prey before the face of Jehovah; for this he will say, As Nimrod the strong hunter before the face of Jehovah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he was a stout hunter before the Lord. Hence came a proverb: Even as Nemrod the stout hunter before the Lord. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he was an able hunter before the Lord. From this, a proverb came forth: ‘Just like Nimrod, an able hunter before the Lord.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He was a mighty hunter in the eyes of the LORD; hence the saying, “Like Nimrod, a mighty hunter in the eyes of the LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He was a mighty hunter before the LORD; therefore it is said, “Like Nimrod a mighty hunter before the LORD.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He was a mighty hunter before the LORD; wherefore it is said, Even as Nimrod was a mighty hunter before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He was a champion hunter before LORD JEHOVAH; because of this, it is said, “As Nimruud the champion hunter before LORD JEHOVAH.”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He was a mighty hunter before the LORD; wherefore it is said: 'Like Nimrod a mighty hunter before the LORD.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />He was a giant hunter before the Lord God; therefore they say, As Nebrod the giant hunter before the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/10-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=2148" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/10.htm">The Hamites</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>Cush was the father of Nimrod, who began to be a mighty one on the earth. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū- (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">He</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">was</a> <a href="/hebrew/1368.htm" title="1368: ḡib·bōr- (Adj-msc) -- Strong, mighty. Or gibbor; intensive from the same as geber; powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant.">a mighty</a> <a href="/hebrew/6718.htm" title="6718: ṣa·yiḏ (N-ms) -- The chase, game, lunch. From a form of tsuwd and meaning the same; the chase; also game; lunch.">hunter</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD;</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">so</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: kên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so."></a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: yê·’ā·mar (V-Nifal-Imperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">it is said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5248.htm" title="5248: kə·nim·rōḏ (Prep-k:: N-proper-ms) -- A son of Cush and founder of the Bab. kingdom. Or Nimrod; probably of foreign origin; Nimrod, a son of Cush.">“Like Nimrod,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1368.htm" title="1368: gib·bō·wr (Adj-msc) -- Strong, mighty. Or gibbor; intensive from the same as geber; powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant.">a mighty</a> <a href="/hebrew/6718.htm" title="6718: ṣa·yiḏ (N-ms) -- The chase, game, lunch. From a form of tsuwd and meaning the same; the chase; also game; lunch.">hunter</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>His kingdom began in Babylon, Erech, Accad, and Calneh, in the land of Shinar.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/10-8.htm">Genesis 10:8</a></span><br />Cush was the father of Nimrod, who began to be a mighty one on the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/11-1.htm">Genesis 11:1-9</a></span><br />Now the whole world had one language and a common form of speech. / And as people journeyed eastward, they found a plain in the land of Shinar and settled there. / And they said to one another, “Come, let us make bricks and bake them thoroughly.” So they used brick instead of stone, and tar instead of mortar. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-10.htm">1 Chronicles 1:10</a></span><br />Cush was the father of Nimrod, who began to be a mighty one on the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/5-6.htm">Micah 5:6</a></span><br />And they will rule the land of Assyria with the sword, and the land of Nimrod with the blade drawn. So He will deliver us when Assyria invades our land and marches into our borders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/13-19.htm">Isaiah 13:19</a></span><br />And Babylon, the jewel of the kingdoms, the glory of the pride of the Chaldeans, will be overthrown by God like Sodom and Gomorrah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/14-4.htm">Isaiah 14:4-6</a></span><br />you will sing this song of contempt against the king of Babylon: How the oppressor has ceased, and how his fury has ended! / The LORD has broken the staff of the wicked, the scepter of the rulers. / It struck the peoples in anger with unceasing blows; it subdued the nations in rage with relentless persecution.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/14-12.htm">Isaiah 14:12-15</a></span><br />How you have fallen from heaven, O day star, son of the dawn! You have been cut down to the ground, O destroyer of nations. / You said in your heart: “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God. I will sit on the mount of assembly, in the far reaches of the north. / I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/50-23.htm">Jeremiah 50:23</a></span><br />How the hammer of the whole earth lies broken and shattered! What a horror Babylon has become among the nations!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/51-20.htm">Jeremiah 51:20-23</a></span><br />“You are My war club, My weapon for battle. With you I shatter nations; with you I bring kingdoms to ruin. / With you I shatter the horse and rider; with you I shatter the chariot and driver. / With you I shatter man and woman; with you I shatter the old man and the youth; with you I shatter the young man and the maiden. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/31-3.htm">Ezekiel 31:3-9</a></span><br />Look at Assyria, a cedar in Lebanon, with beautiful branches that shaded the forest. It towered on high; its top was among the clouds. / The waters made it grow; the deep springs made it tall, directing their streams all around its base and sending their channels to all the trees of the field. / Therefore it towered higher than all the trees of the field. Its branches multiplied, and its boughs grew long as it spread them out because of the abundant waters. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/32-11.htm">Ezekiel 32:11-12</a></span><br />For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘The sword of the king of Babylon will come against you! / I will make your hordes fall by the swords of the mighty, the most ruthless of all nations. They will ravage the pride of Egypt and all her multitudes will be destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/18-2.htm">Revelation 18:2</a></span><br />And he cried out in a mighty voice: “Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! She has become a lair for demons and a haunt for every unclean spirit, every unclean bird, and every detestable beast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/18-10.htm">Revelation 18:10</a></span><br />In fear of her torment, they will stand at a distance and cry out: “Woe, woe to the great city, the mighty city of Babylon! For in a single hour your judgment has come.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/18-21.htm">Revelation 18:21</a></span><br />Then a mighty angel picked up a stone the size of a great millstone and cast it into the sea, saying: “With such violence the great city of Babylon will be cast down, never to be seen again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/17-5.htm">Revelation 17:5</a></span><br />And on her forehead a mysterious name was written: BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF PROSTITUTES AND OF THE ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He was a mighty hunter before the LORD: why it is said, Even as Nimrod the mighty hunter before the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">a mighty.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/6-4.htm">Genesis 6:4</a></b></br> There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare <i>children</i> to them, the same <i>became</i> mighty men which <i>were</i> of old, men of renown.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/25-27.htm">Genesis 25:27</a></b></br> And the boys grew: and Esau was a cunning hunter, a man of the field; and Jacob <i>was</i> a plain man, dwelling in tents.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/27-30.htm">Genesis 27:30</a></b></br> And it came to pass, as soon as Isaac had made an end of blessing Jacob, and Jacob was yet scarce gone out from the presence of Isaac his father, that Esau his brother came in from his hunting.</p><p class="hdg">before the Lord.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/6-11.htm">Genesis 6:11</a></b></br> The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/13-13.htm">Genesis 13:13</a></b></br> But the men of Sodom <i>were</i> wicked and sinners before the LORD exceedingly.</p><p class="hdg">Even.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/28-22.htm">2 Chronicles 28:22</a></b></br> And in the time of his distress did he trespass yet more against the LORD: this <i>is that</i> king Ahaz.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/52-7.htm">Psalm 52:7</a></b></br> Lo, <i>this is</i> the man <i>that</i> made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, <i>and</i> strengthened himself in his wickedness.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/6-1.htm">Begun</a> <a href="/amos/2-15.htm">Bowman</a> <a href="/genesis/10-8.htm">Great</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-7.htm">Hero</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-5.htm">Hunter</a> <a href="/ezekiel/19-9.htm">Hunting</a> <a href="/genesis/10-8.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/genesis/10-8.htm">Nimrod</a> <a href="/revelation/17-7.htm">Wherefore</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/11-6.htm">Begun</a> <a href="/genesis/21-20.htm">Bowman</a> <a href="/genesis/10-12.htm">Great</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-2.htm">Hero</a> <a href="/genesis/25-27.htm">Hunter</a> <a href="/genesis/25-27.htm">Hunting</a> <a href="/genesis/18-18.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-10.htm">Nimrod</a> <a href="/genesis/16-14.htm">Wherefore</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/10-1.htm">The generations of Noah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/10-2.htm">Japheth.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/10-6.htm">Ham.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/10-8.htm">Nimrod becomes the first monarch; the descendants of Canaan.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/10-21.htm">The sons of Shem.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>He was a mighty hunter before the LORD;</b><br>This phrase refers to Nimrod, a descendant of Noah through Ham. The term "mighty hunter" suggests not only physical prowess but also a position of leadership and influence. In ancient cultures, hunting was often associated with strength and skill, qualities desirable in a leader. The phrase "before the LORD" indicates that Nimrod's actions were notable in the sight of God, suggesting either divine approval or significant impact. The Hebrew word for "before" can imply presence or prominence, indicating that Nimrod's reputation was well-known. This phrase may also imply that Nimrod's hunting was not just for game but could symbolize his ability to conquer and control, possibly extending to human conquests.<p><b>so it is said,</b><br>This part of the verse indicates that Nimrod's reputation was widespread and became proverbial. The phrase suggests that his exploits were well-known and talked about among the people of that time. It implies that Nimrod's legacy was significant enough to be remembered and referenced by subsequent generations. This oral tradition highlights the importance of storytelling in ancient cultures for preserving history and values.<p><b>“Like Nimrod, a mighty hunter before the LORD.”</b><br>The repetition of the phrase emphasizes Nimrod's legendary status. It suggests that his abilities and achievements set a standard for others. The comparison "Like Nimrod" indicates that his prowess was unmatched, making him a benchmark for strength and leadership. This phrase also underscores the idea that Nimrod's influence extended beyond his lifetime, becoming a symbol of might and power. In biblical context, Nimrod is associated with the founding of several ancient cities, including Babel, which later becomes significant in the narrative of the Tower of Babel. This connection to Babel hints at themes of human ambition and defiance against God, which are explored further in Genesis. Nimrod's legacy can be seen as a precursor to later figures who challenge divine authority, drawing a parallel to the ultimate fulfillment of God's plan through Jesus Christ, who embodies true leadership and authority.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/n/nimrod.htm">Nimrod</a></b><br>A descendant of Ham, son of Cush, and a prominent figure in <a href="/bsb/genesis/10.htm">Genesis 10</a>. He is described as a "mighty hunter before the LORD," indicating his prowess and possibly his leadership or influence.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/cush.htm">Cush</a></b><br>The father of Nimrod, Cush is a son of Ham, who is one of Noah's three sons. Cush's descendants are associated with regions in Africa and the Middle East.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, Yahweh, indicating the personal and relational aspect of God with His creation and His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_influence_and_leadership.htm">Understanding Influence and Leadership</a></b><br>Nimrod's description as a "mighty hunter before the LORD" suggests a person of significant influence. Reflect on how leadership and influence should be exercised in alignment with God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_dual_nature_of_ambition.htm">The Dual Nature of Ambition</a></b><br>Nimrod's account can be seen as a cautionary tale about ambition. While ambition can lead to great achievements, it must be tempered with humility and submission to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_reputation.htm">Legacy and Reputation</a></b><br>The phrase "like Nimrod" became a saying, indicating the lasting impact of one's actions. Consider what kind of legacy you are building through your actions and character.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_human_affairs.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Human Affairs</a></b><br>Despite human ambition and power, God's sovereignty remains supreme. Trust in God's ultimate plan and purpose, even when human leaders seem powerful.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_genesis_10_genealogies_differ.htm">How do we explain discrepancies between the genealogies in Genesis 10 and other biblical passages, especially regarding the descendants of Cush and the details surrounding Nimrod?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/should_we_avoid_following_the_crowd.htm">What is the significance of Shinar in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_shinar's_role_in_the_bible.htm">What is the significance of Shinar in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_hunting_moral_for_christians.htm">Is hunting morally acceptable for Christians?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) <span class= "bld">He was a mighty hunter.</span>--When men were still leading a pastoral life, and were but poorly armed, the war with wild beasts was a most important and dangerous occupation. Probably from single combats with fierce animals, Nimrod, now recognised as a public benefactor, was led to organise hunts upon a large scale, and so, like Romulus, became the chief of a band of the most spirited and vigorous shepherds. "With their aid, he next undertook the more serious duty of introducing order and rule among men who had hitherto lived in scattered groups without control, and without the means of suppressing feuds and of punishing deeds of violence.<p><span class= "bld">Before the</span> <span class= "bld">Lord.</span>--A strong superlative. (Comp. <a href="/genesis/13-13.htm" title="But the men of Sodom were wicked and sinners before the LORD exceedingly.">Genesis 13:13</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He was a mighty hunter</span>. Originally doubtless of wild beasts, which, according to Bochart, was the first step to usurping dominion over men and using them for battle. "Nempe venationum prsetextu collegit juvenum robustam manum, quam talibus exercitus ad belli labores induravit" ('Phaleg.,' 54:12). <span class="cmt_word">Before the Lord</span>. <p><span class="Text_Heading">1.</span> <span class="greek">Ἐναντίον κυρίου</span> (LXX.), in a spirit of defiance (Augustine, Keil, Murphy, Bush). <p><span class="Text_Heading">2.</span> <span class="accented">Coram Des</span>, in God's sight, as an aggravation of his sin - el, <a href="/genesis/13-3.htm">Genesis 13:3</a> (Cajetan). <p><span class="Text_Heading">3.</span> As a superlative, declaring his excellence - cf. <a href="/genesis/13-10.htm">Genesis 13:10</a>; <a href="/genesis/30-8.htm">Genesis 30:8</a>; <a href="/genesis/35-5.htm">Genesis 35:5</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/11-7.htm">1 Samuel 11:7</a>; <a href="/john/3-3.htm">John 3:3</a>; <a href="/acts/7-20.htm">Acts 7:20</a> (Aben Ezra, Kimchi, Kalisch, ' Speaker's Commentary'). 4. With the Divine approbation, as one who broke the way through rude, uncultivated nature for the institutions of Jehovah (Lange). Cf. <a href="/genesis/17-18.htm">Genesis 17:18</a>; <a href="/genesis/24-40.htm">Genesis 24:40</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/11-15.htm">1 Samuel 11:15</a>; <a href="/psalms/41-12.htm">Psalm 41:12</a>. Probably the first or the third conveys the sense of the expression. <span class="cmt_word">Wherefore it is said, Even as Nimrod the</span> (a) <span class="cmt_word">mighty hunter before the Lord.</span> The precise import of this is usually determined by the view taken of the previous phrase. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/10-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">He</span><br /><span class="heb">הֽוּא־</span> <span class="translit">(hū-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was</span><br /><span class="heb">הָיָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(hā·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a mighty</span><br /><span class="heb">גִבֹּֽר־</span> <span class="translit">(ḡib·bōr-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1368.htm">Strong's 1368: </a> </span><span class="str2">Powerful, warrior, tyrant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">hunter</span><br /><span class="heb">צַ֖יִד</span> <span class="translit">(ṣa·yiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6718.htm">Strong's 6718: </a> </span><span class="str2">The chase, game, lunch</span><br /><br /><span class="word">before</span><br /><span class="heb">לִפְנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(lip̄·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD;</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">so</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">it is said,</span><br /><span class="heb">יֵֽאָמַ֔ר</span> <span class="translit">(yê·’ā·mar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Like Nimrod,</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּנִמְרֹ֛ד</span> <span class="translit">(kə·nim·rōḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5248.htm">Strong's 5248: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nimrod -- a son of Cush and founder of the Babylonian kingdom</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a mighty</span><br /><span class="heb">גִּבּ֥וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(gib·bō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1368.htm">Strong's 1368: </a> </span><span class="str2">Powerful, warrior, tyrant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">hunter</span><br /><span class="heb">צַ֖יִד</span> <span class="translit">(ṣa·yiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6718.htm">Strong's 6718: </a> </span><span class="str2">The chase, game, lunch</span><br /><br /><span class="word">before</span><br /><span class="heb">לִפְנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(lip̄·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD.”</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/10-9.htm">Genesis 10:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/10-9.htm">Genesis 10:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/10-9.htm">Genesis 10:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/10-9.htm">Genesis 10:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/10-9.htm">Genesis 10:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/10-9.htm">Genesis 10:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/10-9.htm">Genesis 10:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/10-9.htm">Genesis 10:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/10-9.htm">Genesis 10:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/10-9.htm">Genesis 10:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/10-9.htm">OT Law: Genesis 10:9 He was a mighty hunter before Yahweh (Gen. 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