Strong’s H2993

יָבָם

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

yabam

Pronunciation

yah-VAHM

Definition

To perform the duty of a brother-in-law, to marry a brother's widow

Meaning

a brotherin-law

Usage

The Hebrew verb "yabam" refers to the practice of levirate marriage, where a man is obligated to marry his deceased brother's widow if the brother died without leaving a male heir. This practice was intended to preserve the family line and inheritance within the tribe of Israel.

Bible references

Deuteronomy 25:5;Deuteronomy 25:7