levirate

Meanings

• noun

  The custom or law in ancient Israel by which a brother married the widow of his deceased brother to perpetuate his brother's name and care for his children.

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Variants

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levirate , levirates , leviratic

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Etymology

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From Latin levir, 'brother-in-law'.

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Trivia

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1. The levirate law is also mentioned in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew (22:23-28).

2. The levirate law was not unique to ancient Israel; similar customs were practiced in other ancient civilizations, such as Egypt and Greece.

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1. Yibum: The Hebrew term for levirate marriage.

2. Halizah: The Hebrew term for the process by which a man releases his levirate rights to marry the widow.

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In ancient Israelite society, the levirate law was an important cultural practice that ensured the continuation of family lines and the care of children. It is mentioned several times in the Hebrew Bible.

How to Memorize "levirate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a family tree with a deceased father and his two sons. One son marries the widow of the other to carry on the family name and care for the children.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'levirate' with the concept of family continuity and the care of children.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Levirate': 'Loves Every Important Relative In Their Ancestry'.

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