Translation of "levirate" into Dutch

leviraatshuwelijk, zwagerhuwelijk are the top translations of "levirate" into Dutch.

levirate adjective noun grammar

(countable) A marriage between a widow and her deceased husband's brother or, sometimes, heir. [..]

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  • leviraatshuwelijk

    neuter

    At that time the law of levirate marriage was in force.

    In die tijd was de wet op het leviraatshuwelijk al van kracht.

  • zwagerhuwelijk

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    Ruth then became the wife of Boaz in Naomi’s behalf, in accord with the law of levirate, or brother-in-law, marriage.

    In overeenstemming met de wet inzake het leviraats- of zwagerhuwelijk werd Ruth toen, in Naomi’s plaats, de echtgenote van Boaz.

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