Original Word: עֲלָמוֹת
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: `Alamowth
Pronunciation: ah-lah-MOHT
Phonetic Spelling: (al-aw-moth')
Definition: Maidens, young women
Meaning: girls, the soprano, female voice, falsetto

Alamoth

Plural of almah; properly, girls, i.e. The soprano or female voice, perhaps falsetto -- Alamoth.

see HEBREW almah

Word Origin
pl. of almah
Definition
(soprano voices of) young women
NASB Translation
alamoth (1).

Word Origin: Derived from the root עָלַם (alam), which means "to conceal" or "to hide."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • There is no direct Greek equivalent for עֲלָמוֹת (Alamoth) in the Strong's Greek Concordance. However, the concept of musical direction and vocal style can be related to terms describing music and singing in the Greek Septuagint and New Testament, such as ψαλμός (psalmos • Strong's Greek 5568) for "psalm" or ᾠδή (ode • Strong's Greek 5603) for "song."

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term עֲלָמוֹת (Alamoth) within its biblical and musical context, reflecting its unique role in the worship practices of ancient Israel.

Usage: The word "Alamoth" is used in the context of musical notation, particularly in the Psalms, to denote a specific style or pitch of singing. It is found in the superscription of Psalm 46.

Context: • The term עֲלָמוֹת (Alamoth) appears in the Hebrew Bible in the context of musical direction. It is specifically mentioned in the title of Psalm 46: "For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song." (BSB). This suggests that the psalm was to be performed with a high-pitched or soprano voice, possibly by young women or maidens.
• The root עָלַם (alam) implies a sense of concealment or hiddenness, which may metaphorically relate to the purity or innocence associated with young maidens. However, in the context of music, it more directly refers to the vocal quality or style.
• The use of Alamoth in musical settings highlights the diversity of musical expression in ancient Israelite worship, where different psalms and songs were performed with specific vocal and instrumental arrangements.
• The term is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, which suggests its specialized application in liturgical or ceremonial contexts.

עֲלָמ֥וֹת עֲלָמֽוֹת׃ עלמות עלמות׃ ‘ă·lā·mō·wṯ ‘ălāmōwṯ alaMotInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts