◄ 3566. numphios ►
Strong's Lexicon numphios: Bridegroom Original Word: νυμφίος Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: numphios Pronunciation: noom-FEE-os Phonetic Spelling: (noom-fee'-os) Definition: a bridegroom. Meaning: A bridegroom; a man who is about to be married or has recently been married. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word νύμφη (nymphē), meaning "bride." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • 2860 חָתָן (chathan): A Hebrew term for bridegroom, often used in the Old Testament to describe a man in the context of marriage. This term parallels the Greek νυμφίος in its use and significance, particularly in prophetic and poetic literature, where the relationship between God and Israel is depicted in marital terms. Usage: The term νυμφίος is used in the New Testament to refer to a bridegroom, often in a metaphorical sense to describe Christ as the bridegroom of the Church. It appears in contexts related to weddings and marriage imagery. Context: The term νυμφίος (nymphios) is prominently used in the New Testament to convey the relationship between Christ and His followers, often depicted as a bridegroom to a bride. This imagery is rooted in Jewish wedding customs, where the bridegroom's arrival was a significant event, symbolizing joy, celebration, and the fulfillment of a covenant. In the Gospels, Jesus uses the metaphor of the bridegroom to describe His presence and mission. For instance, in Matthew 9:15 (BSB), Jesus responds to a question about fasting by saying, "How can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while he is with them?" Here, Jesus identifies Himself as the bridegroom, indicating a time of joy and celebration during His earthly ministry. The parable of the ten virgins in Matthew 25:1-13 (BSB) further illustrates the eschatological aspect of the bridegroom imagery. The bridegroom's arrival signifies the coming of the Kingdom of Heaven, urging readiness and vigilance among believers. In John 3:29 (BSB), John the Baptist refers to Jesus as the bridegroom, stating, "The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom, who stands and listens for him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom’s voice." This highlights the joy and fulfillment found in Christ's presence. The Book of Revelation also employs this imagery, portraying the ultimate union of Christ and the Church. Revelation 19:7 (BSB) declares, "Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory! For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready." The use of νυμφίος underscores the intimate and covenantal relationship between Christ and His people, emphasizing themes of love, commitment, and the anticipation of His return. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from numphé Definition a bridegroom NASB Translation bridegroom (15), bridegroom's (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3566: νυμφίος νυμφίος, 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 nymphíou Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 9:15 N-NMS GRK: 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 GRK: αὐτῶν ὁ νυμφίος καὶ τότε NAS: when the bridegroom is taken away KJV: when the bridegroom shall be taken INT: them the bridegroom and then Matthew 25:1 N-GMS GRK: ὑπάντησιν τοῦ νυμφίου NAS: and went out to meet the bridegroom. KJV: and went forth to meet the bridegroom. INT: meet the bridegroom Matthew 25:5 N-GMS GRK: δὲ τοῦ νυμφίου ἐνύσταξαν πᾶσαι NAS: Now while the bridegroom was delaying, KJV: While the bridegroom tarried, they all INT: moreover the bridegroom they became drowsy all Matthew 25:6 N-NMS GRK: Ἰδοὺ ὁ νυμφίος ἐξέρχεσθε εἰς NAS: Behold, the bridegroom! Come KJV: Behold, the bridegroom cometh; INT: Behold the bridegroom go forth to Matthew 25:10 N-NMS GRK: ἦλθεν ὁ νυμφίος καὶ αἱ NAS: to make the purchase, the bridegroom came, KJV: went to buy, the bridegroom came; and INT: came the bridegroom and those Mark 2:19 N-NMS GRK: ᾧ ὁ νυμφίος μετ' αὐτῶν NAS: to them, While the bridegroom is with them, the attendants KJV: fast, while the bridegroom is with INT: which the bridegroom with them Mark 2:19 N-AMS GRK: ἔχουσιν τὸν νυμφίον μετ' αὐτῶν NAS: as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot KJV: they have the bridegroom with INT: they have the bridegrooom with them Mark 2:20 N-NMS GRK: αὐτῶν ὁ νυμφίος καὶ τότε NAS: when the bridegroom is taken away KJV: when the bridegroom shall be taken away INT: them the bridegroom and then Luke 5:34 N-NMS GRK: ᾧ ὁ νυμφίος μετ' αὐτῶν NAS: while the bridegroom is with them, can you? KJV: fast, while the bridegroom is with INT: while the bridegroom with them Luke 5:35 N-NMS GRK: αὐτῶν ὁ νυμφίος τότε νηστεύσουσιν NAS: and when the bridegroom is taken away KJV: when the bridegroom shall be taken away INT: them the bridegroom then they will fast John 2:9 N-AMS GRK: φωνεῖ τὸν νυμφίον ὁ ἀρχιτρίκλινος NAS: the headwaiter called the bridegroom, KJV: called the bridegroom, INT: calls the bridegroom the master of the feast John 3:29 N-NMS GRK: τὴν νύμφην νυμφίος ἐστίν ὁ NAS: the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend KJV: is the bridegroom: but INT: the bride bridegroom is which John 3:29 N-GMS GRK: φίλος τοῦ νυμφίου ὁ ἑστηκὼς NAS: but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands KJV: the friend of the bridegroom, which INT: friend of the bridegroom who stands John 3:29 N-GMS GRK: φωνὴν τοῦ νυμφίου αὕτη οὖν NAS: because of the bridegroom's voice. KJV: because of the bridegroom's voice: INT: voice of the bridegroom this then Revelation 18:23 N-GMS GRK: καὶ φωνὴ νυμφίου καὶ νύμφης NAS: and the voice of the bridegroom and bride KJV: the voice of the bridegroom and INT: and voice of bridegroom and of bride Strong's Greek 3566 16 Occurrences νυμφίον — 2 Occ. νυμφίος — 9 Occ. νυμφίου — 5 Occ.