The meaning of “אַלְמָנָה”
Understanding ʼalmânâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine of אַלְמָן desolate house (palace), widow. - a widow - also a desolate place 1) widow
אַלְמָנָה
feminine of אַלְמָן desolate house (palace), widow. - a widow - also a desolate place 1) widow
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 38:11 | “Then said Judah to Tamar his daughter in law, Remain a widow at thy father’s house, till Shelah my son be grown: for he said, Lest peradventure he die also, as his brethren did. And Tamar went and dwelt in her father’s house.” Word: אַלְמָנָה (ʼalmânâh) | |
| Numbers 30:9 | “But every vow of a widow, and of her that is divorced, wherewith they have bound their souls, shall stand against her.” Word: אַלְמָנָה (ʼalmânâh) | |
| 1 Kings 17:10 | “So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to the gate of the city, behold, the widow woman was there gathering of sticks: and he called to her, and said, Fetch me, I pray thee, a little water in a vessel, that I may drink.” Word: אַלְמָנָה (ʼalmânâh) | |
| Proverbs 15:25 | “The Lord will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.” Word: אַלְמָנָה (ʼalmânâh) | |
| Lamentations 5:3 | “We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers are as widows.” Word: אַלְמָנָה (ʼalmânâh) |
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