עַלְמָה
al.mah (H5959)
maiden
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word H5959, "עַלְמָה", translated as "maiden", is used 7 times in the Bible. Its short definition and semantic domain of "Kinship & Family" indicate that this word primarily refers to a young woman, likely in the context of marriage or family relationships. The word's limited occurrences suggest it may be used to emphasize the status of a female individual within a kinship structure. The usage of "עַלְמָה" is not solely limited to referring to a specific age group, as its definition as a "maiden" does not necessarily imply youth. It may also refer to a woman who has never been married, but further context would be necessary to confirm this interpretation. In the Bible, the significance of "עַלְמָה" seems to revolve around the role this term plays in emphasizing family and marital relationships. The limited occurrences of the word suggest it is used in a specific, perhaps nuanced, manner that serves to highlight the particular individual or context being described.
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behold, I am standing by this spring of water. Let it happen, that the maiden who comes out to draw, to whom I will say, “Please give me a little water from your pitcher to drink,”
Pharaoh’s daughter said to her, “Go.” The young woman went and called the child’s mother.
The singers went before, the minstrels followed after, among the ladies playing with tambourines,
The way of an eagle in the air, the way of a serpent on a rock, the way of a ship in the middle of the sea, and the way of a man with a maiden.
Your oils have a pleasing fragrance. Your name is oil poured out, therefore the virgins love you.
There are sixty queens, eighty concubines, and virgins without number.
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin will conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.