Strong's Lexicon gameó: To marry, to wed Original Word: γαμέω Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word γάμος (gamos), meaning "marriage" or "wedding." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with marriage is לָקַח (laqach - H3947), which means "to take" or "to take a wife." Usage: The verb "gameó" is used in the New Testament to denote the act of marrying or entering into a marriage covenant. It is often used in contexts that discuss the institution of marriage, the act of taking a spouse, and the social and spiritual implications of marriage. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, marriage was a significant social institution, often arranged by families for economic, social, or political reasons. Jewish culture also held marriage in high regard, viewing it as a covenantal relationship ordained by God. The New Testament reflects these cultural values, emphasizing the sanctity and commitment of marriage. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom gamos Definition to marry NASB Translation get married (2), marriage (1), married (7), marries (7), marry (9), marrying (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1060: γαμέωγαμέω, γάμω; imperfect ἐγάμουν (Luke 17:27); 1 aorist ἔγημα (the classic form (Matthew 22:25 L T Tr WH); Luke 14:20; 1 Corinthians 7:28a R G, 28b) and ἐγάμησα (the later form, Matthew 5:32; ( 1. used of the man, as in Greek writings from Homer down, to lead in marriage, take to wife; a. with the addition of γυναῖκα or other accusative: Matthew 5:32 (here WH brackets the clause); Matthew 19:9; Mark 6:17; Mark 10:11; Luke 14:20; Luke 16:18. b. without a case, absolutely to get married, to marry, (cf. Buttmann, 145 (127)): Matthew 19:10; Matthew 22:25, 30; Matthew 24:38; Mark 12:25; Luke 17:27; Luke 20:34; 1 Corinthians 7:28, 33; (Aelian v. h. 4, 1; οἱ γεγαμηκοτες, Xenophon, Cyril 1, 2, 4; opposed to ἄγαμοι, Xenophon, symp. 9, 7). Passive and middle γαμέομαι τίνι, of women (Latinnuberealicui, cf. Buttmann, § 133, 8), to give oneself in marriage (Winer's Grammar, § 38, 3): 1 aorist passive, Mark 10:12 (where L T Tr WH γαμήσῃ ἄλλον for R G γαμηθῇ ἄλλῳ); 1 Corinthians 7:39. 2. contrary to Greek usage, the active γαμεῖν is used of women, to give oneself in marriage; and a. with the accusative: Mark 10:12 L T Tr WH (see above); b. absolutely: 1 Corinthians 7:28, 34: (ἡ γαμήσασα, opposed to ἡ ἄγαμος); 1 Timothy 5:11, 14. 3. absolutely of both sexes: 1 Timothy 4:3; 1 Corinthians 7:9f, 36 (γαμείτωσαν, namely, the virgin and he who seeks her to wife). In the O. T. γαμεῖν occurs only in 2 Macc. 14:25. STRONGS NT 1060a: γαμίζωγαμίζω; (passive, present γαμίζομαι; imperfect ἐγαμιζομην); (γάμος); to give a daughter in marriage: 1 Corinthians 7:38a (L T Tr WH, 38{b}) G L T Tr WH; passive: Matthew 22:30 L T Tr WH; (Matthew 24:38 T WH); Mark 12:25; Luke 17:27; Luke 20:35 (WH marginal reading γαμίσκονται). (The word is mentioned in Apoll. de constr. 3, 31, p. 280, 10, Bekker edition). (Compare: ἐκγαμίζω.) From gamos; to wed (of either sex) -- marry (a wife). see GREEK gamos Englishman's Concordance Matthew 5:32 V-ASA-3SGRK: ἐὰν ἀπολελυμένην γαμήσῃ μοιχᾶται NAS: and whoever marries a divorced KJV: whosoever shall marry her that is divorced INT: if her who is divorced shall marry commits adultery Matthew 19:9 V-ASA-3S Matthew 19:9 V-APA-NMS Matthew 19:10 V-ANA Matthew 22:25 V-APA-NMS Matthew 22:30 V-PIA-3P Matthew 24:38 V-PPA-NMP Mark 6:17 V-AIA-3S Mark 10:11 V-ASA-3S Mark 10:12 V-ASA-3S Mark 12:25 V-PIA-3P Luke 14:20 V-AIA-1S Luke 16:18 V-PPA-NMS Luke 16:18 V-PPA-NMS Luke 17:27 V-IIA-3P Luke 20:34 V-PIA-3P Luke 20:35 V-PIA-3P 1 Corinthians 7:9 V-AMA-3P 1 Corinthians 7:9 V-PNA 1 Corinthians 7:10 V-RPA-DMP 1 Corinthians 7:28 V-ASA-2S 1 Corinthians 7:28 V-ASA-3S 1 Corinthians 7:33 V-APA-NMS 1 Corinthians 7:34 V-APA-NFS 1 Corinthians 7:36 V-PMA-3P Strong's Greek 1060 |