Strong's Lexicon numphón: Bridal chamber, wedding hall Original Word: νυμφών Word Origin: Derived from νύμφη (numphē), meaning "bride" or "bridegroom." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of a bridal chamber is not directly paralleled in a single Hebrew word, but related themes can be found in terms like חֻפָּה (chuppah), which refers to a canopy or chamber associated with weddings. Usage: The term "numphón" refers to a bridal chamber or wedding hall, a place associated with marriage festivities. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe the presence of the bridegroom, symbolizing joy and celebration. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Jewish culture, weddings were significant social events, often lasting several days. The bridal chamber was a central part of the wedding celebration, symbolizing the union of the bride and groom. This imagery is used in the New Testament to convey themes of joy, union, and the coming of the Messiah, who is often depicted as the bridegroom. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom numphé Definition the bridechamber NASB Translation bridegroom (3), wedding hall (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3567: νυμφώννυμφών, νυμφῶνος, ὁ (νύμφη), the chamber containing the bridal bed, the bride-chamber: οἱ υἱοί τοῦ νυμφῶνος (see υἱός, 2), of the friends of the bridegroom whose duty it was to provide and care for whatever pertained to the bridal chamber, i. e. whatever was needed for the due celebration of the nuptials: Matthew 9:15; Mark 2:19; Luke 5:34 ((Winer's Grammar, 33 (32)); Tobit 6:13 (14), 16 (17); ecclesiastical writings; Heliodorus 7, 8); the room in which the marriage ceremonies are held: Matthew 22:10 T WH Tr marginal reading Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bridechamber. From numphe; the bridal room -- bridechamber. see GREEK numphe Forms and Transliterations γάμος νυμφων νυμφὼν νυμφωνος νυμφώνος νυμφῶνος gamos gámos numphonos numphōnos nymphonos nymphônos nymphōnos nymphō̂nosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 9:15 N-GMSGRK: υἱοὶ τοῦ νυμφῶνος πενθεῖν ἐφ' NAS: to them, The attendants of the bridegroom cannot KJV: the children of the bridechamber mourn, INT: sons of the bridechamber mourn as Mark 2:19 N-GMS Luke 5:34 N-GMS |
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