יָבַם (yâbam) — Yâbam
Hebrew word study: יָבַם (yâbam), Strong's H2992. to marry a (deceased) brother's widow
Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.
to marry a (deceased) brother's widow
KJV translation words: perform the duty of a husband's brother, marry.
Strong's H2992 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Genesis 38:8 and last appears in Deuteronomy 25:7.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 3)
- Genesis 38:8 — וְיַבֵּם — and act as a husband's brother for
- Deuteronomy 25:5 — וְיִבְּמָהּ — and he will act as a husband's brother for her
- Deuteronomy 25:7 — יַבְּמִי — to act as a husband's brother for me
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: H2993 יָבָם (yâbâm).
Entries whose derivation names this word: H2993 יָבָם (yâbâm), H2994 יְבֵמֶת (Yᵉbêmeth).
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What does yâbam (H2992) mean?
To marry a (deceased) brother's widow.
How is H2992 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates H2992 as: perform the duty of a husband's brother, marry..
How often does יָבַם (yâbam) appear?
Strong's H2992 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Genesis 38:8 and last appears in Deuteronomy 25:7.
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