491. almanuth

Lexicon

almanuth: Widowhood

Original Word: אַלְמָנוּת
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: almanuwth
Pronunciation: al-mah-nooth
Phonetic Spelling: (al-maw-nooth')
Definition: Widowhood
Meaning: a widow, widowhood

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

widow, widowhood

Feminine of 'alman; concrete, a widow; abstract, widowhood -- widow, widowhood.

see HEBREW 'alman

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
fem. of alman
Definition
widowhood
NASB Translation
widow's (2), widowhood (1), widows (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[אַלְמָנוּת] noun feminine widowhood (Mishna id., Phoenician אלמת) suffix בִּגְדֵי אַלְמְנוּתָהּ her widow's garments Genesis 38:14,19; construct אַלְמְנוּת חַיּוּת 2 Samuel 20:3 (of David's imprisoned concubines; but text impossible; ᵐ5 We אַלְמָנוֺת חַיּוֺת, compare Dr; Klo thinks gloss); figurative of Jerusalem Isaiah 54:4 אַלְמְנוּתַיִח.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root word אַלְמָן (alman), meaning "widow."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G5503: χήρα (chēra) • This Greek term is used in the New Testament to refer to a widow, paralleling the Hebrew concept of widowhood. It appears in various passages that discuss the care and support of widows within the Christian community.

The biblical mandate to care for widows underscores the broader theme of God's justice and mercy, calling His people to reflect His character by supporting those in need.

Usage: The word אַלְמָנוּת is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the condition of a woman who has lost her husband. It often appears in contexts discussing social justice, care for the vulnerable, and the legal status of widows in Israelite society.

Context: The concept of widowhood in the Hebrew Bible is significant, as it reflects the social and economic vulnerability of women who have lost their husbands. In ancient Israel, widows were often left without a means of support, making them dependent on the community's charity and justice. The Torah includes specific commandments to protect widows, emphasizing the importance of justice and compassion. For example, Exodus 22:22-24 warns against afflicting widows, stating that God will hear their cries and act on their behalf. Deuteronomy 10:18 describes God as one who "executes justice for the fatherless and widow."

The prophets frequently condemned Israel for neglecting widows, highlighting this neglect as a sign of societal corruption (e.g., Isaiah 1:17, Jeremiah 7:6). The Psalms also reflect God's concern for widows, portraying Him as their defender (Psalm 68:5). In the New Testament, the care for widows continues to be a significant theme, as seen in the early church's efforts to provide for them (Acts 6:1-6, 1 Timothy 5:3-16).

Forms and Transliterations

אַלְמְנ֥וּת אַלְמְנוּתַ֖יִךְ אַלְמְנוּתָ֜הּ אַלְמְנוּתָֽהּ׃ אלמנות אלמנותה אלמנותה׃ אלמנותיך ’al·mə·nū·ṯa·yiḵ ’al·mə·nū·ṯāh ’al·mə·nūṯ ’almənūṯ ’almənūṯāh ’almənūṯayiḵ almeNut almenuTah almenuTayich

Englishman's Concordance

Genesis 38:14
HEB: וַתָּסַר֩ בִּגְדֵ֨י אַלְמְנוּתָ֜הּ מֵֽעָלֶ֗יהָ וַתְּכַ֤ס
NAS: So she removed her widow's garments
KJV: And she put her widow's garments off
INT: removed garments her widow's and and covered

Genesis 38:19
HEB: וַתִּלְבַּ֖שׁ בִּגְדֵ֥י אַלְמְנוּתָֽהּ׃
NAS: and put on her widow's garments.
KJV: the garments of her widowhood.
INT: and put garments her widow's

2 Samuel 20:3
HEB: י֥וֹם מֻתָ֖ן אַלְמְנ֥וּת חַיּֽוּת׃ ס
NAS: of their death, living as widows.
KJV: of their death, living in widowhood.
INT: the day dead widows living

Isaiah 54:4
HEB: תִּשְׁכָּ֔חִי וְחֶרְפַּ֥ת אַלְמְנוּתַ֖יִךְ לֹ֥א תִזְכְּרִי־
NAS: And the reproach of your widowhood you will remember
KJV: the reproach of thy widowhood any more.
INT: will forget and the reproach of your widowhood no will remember

4 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 491
4 Occurrences

’al·mə·nūṯ — 1 Occ.
’al·mə·nū·ṯāh — 2 Occ.
’al·mə·nū·ṯa·yiḵ — 1 Occ.