◄ H5959 ►
עלמה
Transliteration
almah;
Pronunciation
al-maw'
Parts of Speech
n f
Root Word (Etymology)
from 5958
Dictionary Aids
TWOT Reference: 1630b
KJV Translation Count — 7x
The KJV translates Strongs H1 in the following manner: virgin (4), maid (2), damsels (1)
Outline of Biblical Usage
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. (TWOT)
Strong's Definitions
`almah, al-maw'; feminine of 5958; a lass (as veiled or private): — damsel, maid, virgin.
Concordance Results Using KJV
Behold, I stand by the well of water; and it shall come to pass, that when the H5959 cometh forth to draw water, and I say to her, Give me, I pray thee, a little water of thy pitcher to drink;
And Pharaoh's daughter said to her, Go. And the H5959 went and called the child's mother.
The singers went before, the players on instruments followed after; among them were the H5959 playing with timbrels.
The way of an eagle in the air; the way of a serpent upon a rock; the way of a ship in the midst of the sea; and the way of a man with a H5959.
Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name is as ointment poured forth, therefore do the H5959s love thee.
There are threescore queens, and fourscore concubines, and H5959s without number.
Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a H5959 shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.