Understanding Levirate Marriage in the Bible Levirate marriage is a pivotal concept in biblical law, outlined in Deuteronomy 25:5-10, which directly influences the events in the Book of Ruth. The term “levirate” comes from the Latin word levir, meaning brother-in-law. This law commanded that if a man died without leaving … Continue reading How does the concept of levirate marriage (Deuteronomy 25:5-10) influence the events in the Book of Ruth?