The word virgin, both in Hebrew (almah) and Greek (parthenos), simply means a mature young woman, not a "virgo intacta,” and more may have been deduced from the word than is warranted by its use. (Leslie Weatherhead)

The word virgin, both in Hebrew (almah) and Greek (parthenos), simply means a mature young woman, not a "virgo intacta,” and more may have been deduced from the word than is warranted by its use.

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