Extended Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (Brown-Driver-Briggs based)
maiden
Usage: 1) virgin, young woman 1a) of marriageable age 1b) maid or newly married
Strong's Number
H5959
Language
Hebrew
Linked Usages
7
Books
6
Strong's H5959 Quick Answer
Strong's H5959 עַלמָה (`almah) is a Hebrew Strong's word-study entry. `almah (al-maw') n-f. 1. a lass (as veiled or private) [feminine of H5958] It has 7 linked Bible usages across 6 books. Visible English usage signals include maid, virgins, damsels, and virgin. Indexed coverage on this page includes Old Testament.
- Meaning
- `almah (al-maw') n-f. 1. a lass (as veiled or private) [feminine of H5958]
- Usage
- 7 linked usages
- Books
- 6 indexed books
- Corpus
- Old Testament
- Usage Words
- maid, virgins, damsels, and virgin
Meaning and Definition
`almah (al-maw') n-f. 1. a lass (as veiled or private) [feminine of H5958] KJV: damsel, maid, virgin. Root(s): H5958
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's H5959. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's H5959 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render `almah, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
How Strong's H5959 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Old Testament with 7 linked usages.
- The linked rows are Old Testament Hebrew usage, grouped by book for fast canonical scanning.
Strong's H5959 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's H5959 in the Old Testament
7 indexed usages in Old Testament.
Behold, I stand by the well of water; and it shall come to pass, that when the virgin cometh forth to draw water, and I say to her, Give me, I pray thee, a little water of thy pitcher to drink;
And Pharaoh's daughter said to her, Go. And the maid went and called the child's mother.
The singers went before, the players on instruments followed after; among them were the damsels playing with timbrels.
Usage Excerpts
First 7 linked usage excerpts for Strong's H5959.
Behold, I stand by the well of water; and it shall come to pass, that when the virgin cometh forth to draw water, and I say to her, Give me, I pray thee, a little water of thy pitcher to drink;
And Pharaoh's daughter said to her, Go. And the maid went and called the child's mother.
The singers went before, the players on instruments followed after; among them were the damsels playing with timbrels.
The way of an eagle in the air; the way of a serpent upon a rock; the way of a ship in the midst of the sea; and the way of a man with a maid.
Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name is as ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee.
There are threescore queens, and fourscore concubines, and virgins without number.
Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's H5959, grouped by book.
Genesis 1 usage, Old Testament
Exodus 1 usage, Old Testament
Psalms 1 usage, Old Testament
Proverbs 1 usage, Old Testament
Song of Solomon 2 usages, Old Testament
Isaiah 1 usage, Old Testament
Strong's H5959 FAQ
What does almah (עַלְמָה) mean?
Almah (Strong's H5959) is a Hebrew word most simply glossed "damsel". `almah (al-maw') n-f. 1. a lass (as veiled or private) [feminine of H5958]
How many times is almah (עַלְמָה) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 7 linked usages for Strong's H5959 across 6 books.
Where can I study almah (עַלְמָה) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's H5959 in context. The indexed coverage includes Old Testament.
What English words translate almah (עַלְמָה)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as maid, virgins, damsels, and virgin. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.