Strong's H2994 · Hebrew
יְבֵמֶת
Yᵉbêmeth · /yeb-ay'-meth/
Definition
a sister-in-law
KJV: brother's wife, sister in law.
Root / derivation: feminine participle of H2992 (יָבַם);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered יְבֵמֶת across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Deuteronomy2 verses
And 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
Deuteronomy 25:9Then shall his brother's wife come unto him in the presence of the elders, and loose his shoe from off his foot, and spit in his face, and shall answer and say, So shall it be done unto that man that will not build up his brother's house.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H2994 (Yᵉbêmeth) mean?
a sister-in-law
How many times does H2994 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H2994 (יְבֵמֶת) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “wife.”
How is Yᵉbêmeth translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H2994 is rendered as “wife” (3×), “law” (2×).
Where does the Hebrew word יְבֵמֶת come from?
feminine participle of H2992 (יָבַם);