חֲתֻנָּה

The Hebrew word "chalunah" (חֲתֻנָּה, H2861) refers to the state of being married or a marriage. This term belongs to the semantic domain of Kinship and Family, indicating its relevance to relationships within a family or community. Only one occurrence of this word can be found in the Bible, suggesting a potentially specialized or regional usage. This instance is an isolated example, implying that the concept of marriage may be mentioned in other contexts, but with different words. The significance of this word lies in its direct association with the state of being married. While the biblical text rarely documents specific marital instances with this term, it emphasizes the importance of the institution of marriage within ancient Hebrew culture.