The meaning of “γαμέω”
Understanding gaméō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
marry (a wife). - to wed (of either sex)
γαμέω
marry (a wife). - to wed (of either sex)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 22:25 | “Now there were with us seven brethren: and the first, when he had married a wife, deceased, and, having no issue, left his wife unto his brother:” Word: γαμέω (gaméō) | |
| Mark 10:12 | “And if a woman shall put away her husband, and be married to another, she committeth adultery.” Word: γαμέω (gaméō) | |
| Luke 17:27 | “They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all.” Word: γαμέω (gaméō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 7:33 | “But he that is married careth for the things that are of the world, how he may please his wife.” Word: γαμέω (gaméō) | |
| 1 Timothy 5:11 | “But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry;” Word: γαμέω (gaméō) |