Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἐκγαμίζω”
Understanding ekgamízō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
give in marriage. - to marry off a daughter
G1547
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἐκγαμίζω
Phoneticek-gam-id'-zo
Transliterationekgamízō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
give in marriage. - to marry off a daughter
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 22:30 | “For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.” Word: ἐκγαμίζω (ekgamízō) | |
| Matthew 24:38 | “For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark,” Word: ἐκγαμίζω (ekgamízō) | |
| 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: ἐκγαμίζω (ekgamízō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 7:38 | “So then he that giveth her in marriage doeth well; but he that giveth her not in marriage doeth better.” Word: ἐκγαμίζω (ekgamízō) |