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The meaning of γάμος

Understanding gámos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

of uncertain affinity marriage, wedding. - nuptials

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γάμος

Phoneticgam'-os
Transliterationgámos
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of uncertain affinity marriage, wedding. - nuptials

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

16 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 22:9

Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage.

Word: γάμος (gámos)
Luke 14:8

When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him;

Word: γάμος (gámos)
John 2:2

And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage.

Word: γάμος (gámos)
Hebrews 13:4

Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.

Word: γάμος (gámos)
Revelation 19:9

And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God.

Word: γάμος (gámos)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
16x
Most Frequent Book
Matthew
Book Distribution

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