The meaning of “γυνή”
Understanding gynḗ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably from the base of γίνομαι wife, woman. - a woman - specially, a wife
γυνή
probably from the base of γίνομαι wife, woman. - a woman - specially, a wife
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 19:3 | “The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, and saying unto him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause?” Word: γυνή (gynḗ) | |
| John 4:28 | “The woman then left her waterpot, and went her way into the city, and saith to the men,” Word: γυνή (gynḗ) | |
| 1 Corinthians 7:39 | “The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husband be dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord.” Word: γυνή (gynḗ) | |
| Colossians 3:19 | “Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.” Word: γυνή (gynḗ) | |
| Hebrews 11:35 | “Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection:” Word: γυνή (gynḗ) |