levirate marriage

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Pronunciations

levirate marriage (LEHV-ih-rit marriage) listen

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Definitions

  • n. A marriage in which the widow of her deceased husband is required to marry the brother of the deceased.

Example Sentences

  • "The Ramban in his commentary on Bereishis 38:8 in regard to Tamar, explains that the Mitzvah of the Levirate Marriage – Yibum is intricately associated with the notion of Gilgulim." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • English

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  • Religious: Jews who are engaged in religious observance and have some Jewish education

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  • North America

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