Strong’s H0490

אַלְמָנָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

almanah

Pronunciation

al-mah-NAH

Definition

Widow

Meaning

a widow, a desolate place

Usage

The term "almanah" refers to a woman whose husband has died, leaving her without the social and economic support typically provided by a husband in ancient Israelite society. The word is used to describe a vulnerable group in society, often mentioned alongside orphans and foreigners, who were to be treated with justice and compassion according to the Law of Moses.

Bible references

Genesis 38:11;Exodus 22:22;Exodus 22:24;Leviticus 21:14;Leviticus 22:13;Numbers 30:9;Deuteronomy 10:18;Deuteronomy 14:29;Deuteronomy 16:11;Deuteronomy 16:14;Deuteronomy 24:17;Deuteronomy 24:19;Deuteronomy 24:20;Deuteronomy 24:21;Deuteronomy 26:12;Deuteronomy 26:13;Deuteronomy 27:19;2 Samuel 14:5;1 Kings 7:14;1 Kings 11:26;1 Kings 17:9;1 Kings 17:10;1 Kings 17:20;Job 22:9;Job 24:3