נָמֵר (nâmêr) — Leopard

Hebrew word study: נָמֵר (nâmêr), Strong's H5246. a leopard (from its stripes)

HebrewStrong's H5246
Quick definition
Hebrew word
נָמֵר (nâmêr)
Pronounced: naw-mare'

Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

a leopard (from its stripes)

Word study
Derivation: from an unused root meaning properly, to filtrate, i.e. be limpid (comp H5247 (נִמְרָה) and H5249 (נִמְרִים)); and thus to spot or stain as if by dripping;

KJV translation words: leopard.

Where this word appears

Strong's H5246 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Song of Solomon 4:8 and last appears in Habakkuk 1:8.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

a leopard ×1and a leopard ×1and leopard ×1leopards ×1like a leopard ×1more than leopards ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

וְנָמֵר ×2כְּנָמֵר ×1מִנְּמֵרִים ×1נְמֵרִים ×1נָמֵר ×1

Books where it appears most

Jeremiah ×2Song of Solomon ×1Isaiah ×1Hosea ×1Habakkuk ×1

Verses (all 6)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: H5247 נִמְרָה (Nimrâh), H5249 נִמְרִים (Nimrîym).

Entries whose derivation names this word: H1039 בֵּית נִמְרָה (Bêyth Nimrâh), H5245 נְמַר (nᵉmar), H5247 נִמְרָה (Nimrâh).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does nâmêr (H5246) mean?

A leopard (from its stripes).

How is H5246 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H5246 as: leopard..

How often does נָמֵר (nâmêr) appear?

Strong's H5246 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Song of Solomon 4:8 and last appears in Habakkuk 1:8.