Strong's Lexicon epigambreuó: To marry into, to enter into a marriage relationship Original Word: ἐπιγαμβρεύω Word Origin: From the Greek prefix ἐπί (epi, meaning "upon" or "over") and γαμβρός (gambros, meaning "son-in-law" or "related by marriage"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent concept can be found in terms related to marriage and familial alliances, such as חָתָן (chathan, Strong's H2860), meaning "son-in-law" or "bridegroom." Usage: The verb ἐπιγαμβρεύω refers to the act of marrying into a family or forming a marriage alliance. It is used to describe the establishment of familial ties through marriage, often implying a strategic or relational purpose beyond the personal union of the individuals involved. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek and Jewish cultures, marriage was not only a personal union but also a social contract that could strengthen family ties, secure alliances, and ensure the continuation of family lineage. Marriages were often arranged to benefit the families involved, and the concept of marrying into a family carried significant social and economic implications. The term ἐπιγαμβρεύω would have been understood in this context, highlighting the importance of marriage as a means of forming alliances and securing familial bonds. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom epi and gambros (a connection by marriage) Definition to marry NASB Translation marry (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1918: ἐπιγαμβρεύωἐπιγαμβρεύω: future ἐπιγαμβρεύσω; to be related to by marriage, enter into affinity with; 1. The Sept. for הִתְחַתֵּן, to become anyone's father-in-law or son-in-law: τίνι, Genesis 34:9; 1 Samuel 18:22ff; 2 Chronicles 18:1; 2 Esdr. 9:14; 1 Macc. 10:54, 56. 2. τινα, for יִבֵּם, to marry the widow of a brother who has died childless: Genesis 38:8; Matthew 22:24, where allusion is made to the levirate law recorded in Deuteronomy 25:5-10; cf. Winers RWB, under the word Leviratsehe; (BB. DD., under the word From epi and a derivative of gamos; to form affinity with, i.e. (specially) in a levirate way -- marry. see GREEK epi see GREEK gamos |
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