Strong’s H5210

נִינְוֵה

Part of speech

Proper Name Location

Transliteration

Niynveh

Pronunciation

nee-NEH-veh

Definition

Nineveh

Meaning

Nineveh

Usage

Nineveh is a significant city mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, known as the capital of the ancient Assyrian Empire. It is often associated with themes of repentance and divine judgment. Nineveh is most famously known for its role in the Book of Jonah, where it is depicted as a large and wicked city that ultimately repents at the preaching of Jonah.

Bible references

Genesis 10:11;Genesis 10:12;2 Kings 19:36;Isaiah 37:37;Jonah 1:2;Jonah 3:2;Jonah 3:3;Jonah 3:3;Jonah 3:4;Jonah 3:5;Jonah 3:6;Jonah 3:7;Jonah 4:11;Nahum 1:1;Nahum 2:8;Nahum 3:7;Zephaniah 2:13