Strong's Lexicon parthenos: Virgin Original Word: παρθένος Word Origin: Of uncertain affinity Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with "parthenos" is עַלְמָה (almah), which also means a young woman or virgin, as seen in Isaiah 7:14. Usage: The Greek word "parthenos" primarily refers to a virgin, typically a woman who has not engaged in sexual relations. In the New Testament, it is used to describe both literal and metaphorical purity. The term can also refer to a young woman of marriageable age, emphasizing her chastity and purity. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Jewish and Greco-Roman cultures, virginity was highly valued, especially for women. It was often associated with purity, honor, and the readiness for marriage. The concept of virginity also held religious significance, as seen in the prophecy of the virgin birth of the Messiah, which is a cornerstone of Christian theology. HELPS Word-studies 3933 parthénos – properly, a virgin; a woman who has never had sexual relations; a female (virgin), beyond puberty but not yet married; (figuratively) believers when they are pure (chaste), i.e. faithful to Christ their heavenly Bridegroom (2 Cor 11:2; Rev 14:4). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition a maiden, a virgin NASB Translation chaste (1), virgin (9), virgin's (1), virgins (4). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3933: παρθένοςπαρθένος, παρθένου, ἡ, 1. a virgin: Matthew 1:23 (from Isaiah 7:14); 2. "a man who has abstained from all uncleanness and whoredom attendant on idolatry, and so has kept his chastity": Revelation 14:4, where see DeWette. In ecclesiastical writings one who has never had commerce with women; so of Joseph, in Fabricius, Cod. pseudepigr. Vet. Test. ii., pp. 92, 98; of Abel and Melchizedek, in Suidas (10 a. and 2450 b.); especially of the apostle John, as in Nonnus, metaphorically, ev. Joann. 19, 140 (John 19:26), ἠνίδε παρθένον Of unknown origin; a maiden; by implication, an unmarried daughter -- virgin. Englishman's Concordance Matthew 1:23 N-NFSGRK: Ἰδοὺ ἡ παρθένος ἐν γαστρὶ NAS: BEHOLD, THE VIRGIN SHALL BE WITH CHILD KJV: Behold, a virgin shall be with child, INT: Behold the virgin in womb [child] Matthew 25:1 N-DFP Matthew 25:7 N-NFP Matthew 25:11 N-NFP Luke 1:27 N-AFS Luke 1:27 N-GFS Acts 21:9 N-NFP 1 Corinthians 7:25 N-GFP 1 Corinthians 7:28 N-NFS 1 Corinthians 7:34 N-NFS 1 Corinthians 7:36 N-AFS 1 Corinthians 7:37 N-AFS 1 Corinthians 7:38 N-AFS 2 Corinthians 11:2 N-AFS Revelation 14:4 N-NFP Strong's Greek 3933 |
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