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H2992
יָבַם
yâbam
Pronunciation: yaw-bam'
Definition
to marry a (deceased) brother's widow
KJV Renderings
perform the duty of a husband's brother, marry.
Word Analysis
EN: to marry a (deceased) brother's widow
Etymology: a primitive root of doubtful meaning; used only as a denominative from H2993 (יָבָם);