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עַלְמָה H5959
H5959 is the Hebrew word עַלְמָה, transliterated ʻalmâh and said al-maw'. The King James Version most often renders it pass that when the virgin.
What it means
a lass (as veiled or private).
Where it comes from
feminine of H5958 (עֶלֶם).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: damsel, maid, virgin.
Verses using עַלְמָה
All 6 verses, quoted in full.
Genesis 24:43 · KJV
Behold, I stand by the well of water; and it shall come to pass, that when the virgin cometh forth to draw water, and I say to her, Give me, I pray thee, a little water of thy pitcher to drink;
Exodus 2:8 · KJV
And Pharaoh’s daughter said to her, Go. And the maid went and called the child’s mother.
Psalm 68:25 · KJV
The singers went before, the players on instruments followed after; among them were the damsels playing with timbrels.
Song of Solomon 1:3 · KJV
Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name is as ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee.
Song of Solomon 6:8 · KJV
There are threescore queens, and fourscore concubines, and virgins without number.
Isaiah 7:14 · KJV
Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
Common questions
What does Strong's H5959 mean?
H5959 is the Hebrew word עַלְמָה (ʻalmâh), meaning a lass (as veiled or private).
How is H5959 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it pass that when the virgin (1 time), maid (1 time), damsels (1 time), therefore do the virgins (1 time), virgins (1 time), among others.
How many times does H5959 appear in the Bible?
עַלְמָה (ʻalmâh) is tagged in 6 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H5959 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: feminine of H5958 (עֶלֶם).
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