Strong H5893H5893Hעִיר
(Rehoboth)-Ir
One of the 2 senses of Strong H5893
- Transliteration
- ‛îyr
- Pronunciation
- eer
- Morphology
- Proper Name (Feminine) of a Person
Definition
Combined with re.cho.vot (רְחֹבוֹת "Rehoboth" H7344)
General definition
The same as H5892; {Ir} an Israelite: - Ir.
In the biblical story
Nineveh
The capital of Assyria, known for its wickedness and repentance
Nineveh, the capital of Assyria, is known in the Bible for its wickedness and its remarkable repentance following Jonah's preaching.