Strong's H5959 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: עַלְמָה (ʻalmâh)

Pronunciation: al-maw'

POS: al-maw' Morph: n-f

Exegesis: feminine of ;

Definition: feminine of עֶלֶם; a lass (as veiled or private); damsel, maid, virgin.

KJV Usage: damsel, maid, virgin.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) virgin, young woman
• 2. 1a) of marriageable age
• 3. 1b) maid or newly married
• 4. ++++
• 5. There is no instance where it can be proved that this word designates a young woman who is not a virgin. (TWOT)

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G3933

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