Nisroch (Hebrew: נִסְרֹךְ, Nīsrōḵ; Koinē Greek: Νεσεραχ; Latin: Nesroch) was, according to the Hebrew Bible, a god of Assyria in whose temple King Sennacherib was worshiping when he …

In this article, we will explore the origin, significance, worship, and contemporary interpretations of Nisroch, shedding light on this intriguing figure from ancient Assyria and his depiction as an …

The Assyrian god Nisroch was depicted as an eagle-headed diety with wings and exaggerated muscles. In this sculptured relief from Nineveh he is sprinkling the sacred tree with water. He …

Jul 11, 2024 · Nisroch is often associated with the Assyrian empire, which flourished between the 25th century BCE and the 7th century BCE. This deity’s name appears in various ancient …

Nov 9, 2023 · The character of Nisroch in the Bible bridges the narratives of historical reality and religious beliefs. Caught between being an Assyrian god and a fallen angel, Nisroch …

Nisroch is a deity mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the context of Assyrian worship. The name appears in the narrative concerning the Assyrian king Sennacherib, who is …

The Assyrian god Nisroch was depicted as an eagle-headed deity with wings and exaggerated muscles. In one sculptured relief from Nineveh he is sprinkling the sacred tree with water. He …

NISROCH nĭz’ rŏk (נִסְרֹ֣כְ). An Assyrian deity worshiped at Nineveh. After Sennacherib, the Assyrian king, returned from his loss near Jerusalem, he was murdered by his two sons …

Nisroch (the great eagle) an idol of Nineveh, in whose temple Sennacherib was worshipping when assassinated by his sons, Adrammelech and Shizrezer.

Nisroch. Nis'roch (Heb. Nisnrok', נַסרֹך, usually referred to the root נֶשֶׁר, eagle, with Persian ending och or ach, intensive, i.q. great eagle; but, according to Bohlen, perhaps a Sanscrit …