Definition: The phrase "Ahimaaz" comes from the Bible in a few verses: 1. In Genesis 27:5, Abraham asked his wife Sarai, "What means your name?" And she replied, "I am Ahimaaz, my husband." This is not a normal Hebrew name but rather an alternative form of the same name that appears frequently throughout the Old Testament, likely borrowing from ancient Hebrew. The word "Ahimaaz" can be translated as "son of Zerah," referring to Abraham's wife Sarai. It was used in various contexts of Abraham's life including his relationship with Sarah (Sarai), and later, when he had other children, naming them after himself or using the name "Abraham." The Hebrew word for son is "Zarah" which means "son of," thus "Zarah" being a cognate form of Zerah. The term can also be translated as "Son of Zerah," referring to Abraham's own son, who was called "Zera." This term likely had its origin in the Old Testament tradition as it was used by both the Israelites and the Babylonians. The Hebrew word for wife is "Sara" which means "wife," suggesting that Sarah was her second wife. The Hebrew name "Sarai" refers to Sarai, who was Abraham's first wife. So, in summary: - "Ahimaaz" is a name derived from the Hebrew term "Zarah", meaning son of or Zerah. - It also bears a cognate with Hebrew term for wife Sara, as in "Sara". - The word "Zera" (meaning Sarah) was her husband's first wife and could have been a name borrowed by Abraham from his first wife, Sarai.

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