Definition: The phrase "aftermarriage" in the Hebrew Bible, often translated as "the period after marriage", originally referred to a state or condition of being married but not yet officially married. This term can also be used metaphorically to describe any time when one person is not bound by or in a relationship with another. Definition: 1. Aftermarriage (Hebrew) - The phrase "aftermarriage" has three meanings in the Hebrew Bible: a) In its literal sense, it refers to being married but not yet officially married. This term was used frequently in the Old Testament and is also mentioned in other New Testament writings. b) In its figurative sense, "aftermarriage" can refer to a state or condition of not having been married, as well as an idea that one is still in a relationship but not yet in it. It could be a metaphor for the absence of a committed relationship. 2. In general, the word "aftermarriage" can also describe any time when someone is not bound by or in a relationship with another person. 3. In some Old Testament texts, "aftermarriage" was used to refer to a period after a man had married his wife but before they were officially married. In summary, the phrase "Aftermarriage" can be understood as describing any state or condition of not being bound by or in a relationship with another person at that time. The Hebrew Bible's use of this term may indicate it was used frequently throughout the Old Testament and New Testament to describe various stages in human life.

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