Strongs Number: H5959
- Hebrew Word
- עַלְמָה
- Transliteration
- ʻalmâh
- Phonetic
- al-maw'
- Part of Speech
- Noun Feminine
- Strongs Definition
-
a lass (as veiled or private)
- BDB Definition
-
1. virgin, young woman
a. of marriageable age
b. maid or newly married ++++ There is no instance where it can be proved that this word designates a young woman who is not a virgin.
- Origin
- Feminine of H5958
- Bible Usage
- {damsel} {maid} virgin.