◄ 22. agamos ►
Strong's Lexicon agamos: Unmarried Original Word: ἄγαμος Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine; Noun, Masculine Transliteration: agamos Pronunciation: AH-gah-mos Phonetic Spelling: (ag'-am-os) Definition: unmarried, of a person not in a state of wedlock, whether he or she has formerly been married or not. Meaning: Unmarried; pertaining to a person who is not married. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix "α-" (a-, meaning "not" or "without") and "γάμος" (gamos, meaning "marriage" or "wedding"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct equivalent in the Hebrew Old Testament for the Greek term ἄγαμος. However, concepts related to marital status can be found in various Hebrew terms describing marriage, widowhood, and singleness, such as "אַלְמָנָה" (almana, meaning "widow") and "בְּתוּלָה" (betulah, meaning "virgin" or "maiden"). These terms reflect different aspects of marital status in the Hebrew Scriptures. Usage: The term ἄγαμος is used in the New Testament to refer to individuals who are not married, including those who have never been married or those who are widowed or divorced. It is used in contexts discussing marital status and related instructions for Christian living. Context: The term ἄγαμος appears in the New Testament primarily in the writings of the Apostle Paul, specifically in 1 Corinthians 7. In this chapter, Paul addresses various aspects of marriage and singleness, providing guidance to the Corinthian church on how to live in a manner pleasing to God, whether married or unmarried. In 1 Corinthians 7:8, Paul writes, "Now to the unmarried and the widows I say this: It is good for them to remain unmarried, as I am." Here, ἄγαμος is used to refer to those who are not currently married, including both those who have never married and those who are widowed. Paul suggests that remaining unmarried can be beneficial, allowing individuals to focus more fully on serving the Lord without the distractions and obligations that accompany marriage. The use of ἄγαμος in this context highlights the early Christian view that singleness, like marriage, is a valid and honorable state. Paul emphasizes that both marriage and singleness have their own advantages and challenges, and each person should consider their own calling and circumstances when deciding whether to marry. The term also reflects the broader biblical teaching on contentment and devotion to God, encouraging believers to seek God's will for their lives, whether that includes marriage or remaining unmarried. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from alpha (as a neg. prefix) and gamos Definition unmarried NASB Translation unmarried (4). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 22: ἄγαμος ἄγαμος, (γάμος), unmarried: 1 Corinthians 7:8, 32; used even of women, 1 Corinthians 7:11, 34 (Euripides, Hel. 690 (and elsewhere)), where the Greeks commonly said ἄνανδρος. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance unmarried. From a (as a negative particle) and gamos; unmarried -- unmarried. see GREEK a see GREEK gamos Forms and Transliterations αγαμοις αγάμοις ἀγάμοις αγαμος άγαμος ἄγαμος agamois agámois agamos ágamos Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 1 Corinthians 7:8 N-DMP GRK: δὲ τοῖς ἀγάμοις καὶ ταῖς NAS: But I say to the unmarried and to widows KJV: therefore to the unmarried and INT: moreover to the unmarried and to the 1 Corinthians 7:11 N-NFS GRK: χωρισθῇ μενέτω ἄγαμος ἢ τῷ NAS: she must remain unmarried, or else KJV: let her remain unmarried, or INT: she be separated let her remain unmarried or to the 1 Corinthians 7:32 N-NMS GRK: εἶναι ὁ ἄγαμος μεριμνᾷ τὰ NAS: you to be free from concern. One who is unmarried is concerned KJV: without carefulness. He that is unmarried careth INT: to be The unmarried cares for the things 1 Corinthians 7:34 N-NFS GRK: γυνὴ ἡ ἄγαμος καὶ ἡ NAS: The woman who is unmarried, and the virgin, KJV: a virgin. The unmarried woman careth for INT: woman unmarried and the Strong's Greek 22 4 Occurrences ἀγάμοις — 1 Occ. ἄγαμος — 3 Occ.