Strong’s H5959

עַלְמָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

`almah

Pronunciation

al-MAH

Definition

Young woman, maiden

Meaning

a lass

Usage

The term "almah" refers to a young woman of marriageable age, often implying virginity, though not explicitly stating it. In the context of ancient Hebrew culture, an "almah" would typically be a young, unmarried woman who is presumed to be a virgin, though the term itself does not exclusively mean "virgin."

Bible references

Genesis 24:43;Exodus 2:8;Psalm 68:25;Proverbs 30:19;Songs 1:3;Songs 6:8;Isaiah 7:14