בְּתוּלִים
(Collectively and abstractly) virginity ; by implication and concretely, the tokens of it
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What does בְּתוּלִים (bĕtûliym) mean in the Bible?
בְּתוּלִים (bĕtûliym) is a Hebrew word meaning "(collectively and abstractly) virginity ; by implication and concretely, the tokens of it". (collectively and abstractly) virginity; by implication and concretely, the tokens of it BDB: virginity Usage: × maid, virginity.
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Meaning
Virginity as both abstract state and concrete evidence—bloodstained cloth symbolizing bride's premarital chastity.
(collectively and abstractly) virginity; by implication and concretely, the tokens of it BDB: virginity Usage: × maid, virginity.
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.