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The Definition of the word Nisroch

Nisroch

Probably connected with the Hebrew word nesher, an eagle. An "Assyrian god, supposed to be that represented with the head of" an eagle. Sennacherib was killed in the temple of this idol (2 Kings 19:37; Isa. 37:38).


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