actually...
"There is no instance where it can be proved that 'almâ designates a young woman who is not a virgin. The fact of virginity is obvious in Gen 24:43 where 'almâ is used of one who was being sought as a bride for Isaac." (R. Laird Harris, et al. Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament, p. 672.)
https://www.blueletterbible.org/lang/lex...5959&t=KJV
Alma refers to one of reproductive age/a very young what we'd consider girl, but as the above states is a virgin/young woman.
a bethulah was a girl who was separated and without flaw physically or religiously.
https://www.blueletterbible.org/lang/lex...1330&t=KJV
The difference is between the two Alma is a 0 mile mid size Chevy off a new car dealer lot, and a Bethulah is a Brand new custom, hand made Aston Martin DB9 that is literally perfect in every way.
Just because Marry was a new chevy, doesn't mean she had any miles on her....
"There is no instance where it can be proved that 'almâ designates a young woman who is not a virgin. The fact of virginity is obvious in Gen 24:43 where 'almâ is used of one who was being sought as a bride for Isaac." (R. Laird Harris, et al. Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament, p. 672.)
https://www.blueletterbible.org/lang/lex...5959&t=KJV
Alma refers to one of reproductive age/a very young what we'd consider girl, but as the above states is a virgin/young woman.
a bethulah was a girl who was separated and without flaw physically or religiously.
https://www.blueletterbible.org/lang/lex...1330&t=KJV
The difference is between the two Alma is a 0 mile mid size Chevy off a new car dealer lot, and a Bethulah is a Brand new custom, hand made Aston Martin DB9 that is literally perfect in every way.
Just because Marry was a new chevy, doesn't mean she had any miles on her....
