Strong's H5959 · Hebrew
עַלְמָה
ʻalmâh · /al-maw'/
Number
H5959
Language
Hebrew
Original word
עַלְמָה
Transliteration
ʻalmâh
Pronunciation
al-maw'
KJV occurrences
7 verses
Definition
a lass (as veiled or private)
KJV: damsel, maid, virgin.
Root / derivation: feminine of H5958 (עֶלֶם);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered עַלְמָה across 7 verses.
maid2×
virgin2×
virgins2×
damsels1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
7 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Exodus1 verse
Song of Solomon2 verses
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H5959 (ʻalmâh) mean?
a lass (as veiled or private)
How many times does H5959 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H5959 (עַלְמָה) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “maid.”
How is ʻalmâh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H5959 is rendered as “maid” (2×), “virgin” (2×), “virgins” (2×), “damsels” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word עַלְמָה come from?
feminine of H5958 (עֶלֶם);