Strong's H2992 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: יָבַם (yâbam)

Pronunciation: yaw-bam'

POS: yaw-bam' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root of doubtful meaning; used only as a denominative from ;

Definition: a primitive root of doubtful meaning; used only as a denominative from יָבָם; to marry a (deceased) brother's widow; perform the duty of a husband's brother, marry.

KJV Usage: perform the duty of a husband's brother, marry.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) (Piel) to perform levirate marriage, perform the duty of a brother-in-law
• 2. 1a) the duty due to a brother who died childless - to marry his widow and have a son for his name

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G80
• GREEK G1918
• GREEK G4924

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