Strong's Lexicon numphios: Bridegroom Original Word: νυμφίος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word νύμφη (numphē), meaning "bride" or "young wife." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of a bridegroom is paralleled in the Hebrew Scriptures with the word חָתָן (chathan), Strong's Hebrew #2860, which also means "bridegroom." Usage: In the New Testament, "numphios" is used metaphorically to refer to Jesus Christ as the bridegroom of the Church, His bride. It signifies a close, covenantal relationship characterized by love, commitment, and anticipation of a future union. The term is often used in the context of wedding imagery to illustrate the relationship between Christ and His followers. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Jewish culture, the bridegroom held a central role in the wedding ceremony, which was a significant social and religious event. The bridegroom was responsible for preparing a place for his bride and leading the wedding procession. This cultural backdrop enriches the metaphorical use of "numphios" in the New Testament, where Jesus is depicted as the one who prepares a place for His people and will return to bring them into eternal fellowship with Him. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom numphé Definition a bridegroom NASB Translation bridegroom (15), bridegroom's (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3566: νυμφίοςνυμφίος, νυμφίου, ὁ (νύμφη), a bridegroom: Matthew 9:15; Matthew 25:1, 5f, 10; Mark 2:19; Luke 5:34; John 2:9; John 3:29; Revelation 18:23. (From Homer down; Sept for חָתָן.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bridegroom. From numphe; a bride-groom (literally or figuratively) -- bridegroom. see GREEK numphe Forms and Transliterations νυμφιον νυμφίον νυμφιος νυμφίος νυμφιου νυμφίου νυμφίω numphion numphios numphiou nymphion nymphíon nymphios nymphíos nymphiou nymphíouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 9:15 N-NMSGRK: ἐστὶν ὁ νυμφίος ἐλεύσονται δὲ NAS: as long as the bridegroom is with them, can they? But the days KJV: as long as the bridegroom is INT: is the bridegroom will come however Matthew 9:15 N-NMS Matthew 25:1 N-GMS Matthew 25:5 N-GMS Matthew 25:6 N-NMS Matthew 25:10 N-NMS Mark 2:19 N-NMS Mark 2:19 N-AMS Mark 2:20 N-NMS Luke 5:34 N-NMS Luke 5:35 N-NMS John 2:9 N-AMS John 3:29 N-NMS John 3:29 N-GMS John 3:29 N-GMS Revelation 18:23 N-GMS Strong's Greek 3566 |
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