יָבָם
A brother-in-law
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What does יָבָם mean in the Bible?
יָבָם is a Hebrew word meaning "a brother-in-law". a brother-in-law BDB: husband’s brother Usage: husband's brother.
Meaning
a brother-in-law BDB: husband’s brother Usage: husband's brother.
Word Origins
יָבָם is built from this root: