Strong’s H2545

חֲמוֹת

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

chamowth

Pronunciation

khaw-moth'

Definition

Mother-in-law

Meaning

a mother-in-law

Usage

The term "chamoth" specifically refers to a mother-in-law, the mother of one's spouse. It is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote the familial relationship between a woman and her child's spouse, highlighting the extended family dynamics in ancient Israelite society.

Bible references

Ruth 1:14;Ruth 2:11;Ruth 2:18;Ruth 2:19;Ruth 2:19;Ruth 2:23;Ruth 3:1;Ruth 3:6;Ruth 3:16;Ruth 3:17;Micah 7:6