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יָבַם H2992
H2992 is the Hebrew word יָבַם, transliterated yâbam and said yaw-bam'. The King James Version most often renders it marry.
What it means
to marry a (deceased) brother's widow.
Where it comes from
a primitive root of doubtful meaning; used only as a denominative from H2993 (יָבָם).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: perform the duty of a husband's brother, marry.
Verses using יָבַם
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Genesis 38:8 · KJV
And Judah said unto Onan, Go in unto thy brother’s wife, and marry her, and raise up seed to thy brother.
Common questions
What does Strong's H2992 mean?
H2992 is the Hebrew word יָבַם (yâbam), meaning to marry a (deceased) brother's widow.
How is H2992 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it marry (1 time).
How many times does H2992 appear in the Bible?
יָבַם (yâbam) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H2992 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root of doubtful meaning; used only as a denominative from H2993 (יָבָם).
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