Original Word: אַלְמֹן
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: almon
Pronunciation: al-mone'
Phonetic Spelling: (al-mone')
Definition: Almon
Meaning: bereavement

widowhood

From 'alam as in 'alman; bereavement -- widowhood.

see HEBREW 'alam

see HEBREW 'alman

Word Origin
from alam
Definition
widow- hood
NASB Translation
widowhood (1).

אַלְמֹן noun [masculine] widowhood, figurative of Babylon Isaiah 47:9 ("" שְׁכוֺל, compare Isaiah 47:9; see Ba^{NB 59}).

Word Origin: Derived from the root אָלַם (alam), which means "to be silent" or "to be speechless."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew term אַלְמֹן, the concept of bereavement and mourning is expressed in the Greek New Testament through terms such as πένθος (penthos, Strong's Greek 3997), which means "mourning" or "grief," and θλίψις (thlipsis, Strong's Greek 2347), which refers to "tribulation" or "distress." These terms capture the emotional and spiritual dimensions of loss and are used in contexts that reflect the human experience of suffering and consolation.

Usage: The word אַלְמֹן is used in the context of expressing the profound silence and desolation that accompanies the experience of loss or bereavement.

Context: • The Hebrew term אַלְמֹן is closely associated with the concept of silence and the absence of speech, which metaphorically extends to the experience of bereavement. In the ancient Near Eastern context, bereavement was not only a personal experience but also a communal one, often marked by public displays of mourning and lamentation. The silence implied by אַלְמֹן underscores the deep emotional impact of loss, where words fail to capture the depth of sorrow.
• In the Hebrew Bible, the concept of bereavement is often linked with mourning rituals, which include wearing sackcloth, sitting in ashes, and refraining from normal activities. These practices highlight the communal acknowledgment of loss and the support extended to those who are grieving.
• The root אָלַם, from which אַלְמֹן is derived, suggests a state of being struck dumb or rendered speechless, which is a natural response to the shock and pain of losing a loved one. This linguistic connection emphasizes the profound impact of bereavement on the human spirit.

וְאַלְמֹ֑ן ואלמן vealMon wə’almōn wə·’al·mōnInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts