Strong's H2992 (Hebrew)
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Strong's H2992 (Hebrew)
Hebrew: יָבַם (yâbam)
Pronunciation: yaw-bam'
Morphology: v
Derivation: a primitive root of doubtful meaning; used only as a denominative from יָבָם (yâbâm) H2993
Definition: to marry a (deceased) brother's widow
KJV Renderings: perform the duty of a husband's brother, marry
Senses
- (Piel) to perform levirate marriage, perform the duty of a brother-in-law
- the duty due to a brother who died childless - to marry his widow and have a son for his name
Cross References
| Strong's | Original | Transliteration | Derivation | Definition | KJV Renderings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G1918 | ἐπιγαμβρεύω | epigambreúō | from G1909 and a derivative of G1062 | to form affinity with, i.e. (specially) in a levirate way | marry |
| G4924 | συνοικέω | synoikéō | from G4862 and G3611 | to reside together (as a family) | dwell together |
| G80 | ἀδελφός | adelphós | from G1 (as a connective particle) and δελφύς (delphýs) (the womb) | a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like G1) | brother |
| H2993 | יָבָם | yâbâm | from (the orig. of) יָבַם (yâbam) H2992 | a brotherin-law | husband's brother |
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