Strong's Number H2992

יָבַם

yabam · yaw-bam'

Transliteration:

yabam{yaw-bam'}

Word Origin:

a primitive root of doubtful meaning

TWOT:

836

Part of Speech:

verb

Strong's Definition:

to marry a (deceased) brother's widow

Usage in the KJV:

Definition:

(Piel) to perform levirate marriage, perform the duty of a brother-in-law
1. the duty due to a brother who died childless - to marry his widow and have a son for his name