Strong's H2992 · Hebrew
יָבַם
yâbam · /yaw-bam'/
Definition
to marry a (deceased) brother's widow
KJV: perform the duty of a husband's brother, marry.
Root / derivation: a primitive root of doubtful meaning; used only as a denominative from H2993 (יָבָם);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered יָבַם across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Genesis1 verse
Deuteronomy2 verses
If brethren dwell together, and one of them die, and have no child, the wife of the dead shall not marry without unto a stranger: her husband's brother shall go in unto her, and take her to him to wife, and perform the duty of an husband's brother unto her. her husband's: or, her next kinsman
Deuteronomy 25:7And if the man like not to take his brother's wife, then let his brother's wife go up to the gate unto the elders, and say, My husband's brother refuseth to raise up unto his brother a name in Israel, he will not perform the duty of my husband's brother. brother's: or, next kinsman's
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H2992 (yâbam) mean?
to marry a (deceased) brother's widow
How many times does H2992 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H2992 (יָבַם) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “brother.”
How is yâbam translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H2992 is rendered as “brother” (2×), “marry” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word יָבַם come from?
a primitive root of doubtful meaning; used only as a denominative from H2993 (יָבָם);