Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἄγαμος”
Understanding ágamos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
unmarried.
G22
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἄγαμος
Phoneticag'-am-os
Transliterationágamos
Grammar Code
G:N-M/F
Greek, Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
unmarried.
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Corinthians 7:8 | “I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I.” Word: ἄγαμος (ágamos) | |
| 1 Corinthians 7:11 | “But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried, or be reconciled to her husband: and let not the husband put away his wife.” Word: ἄγαμος (ágamos) | |
| 1 Corinthians 7:32 | “But I would have you without carefulness. He that is unmarried careth for the things that belong to the Lord, how he may please the Lord:” Word: ἄγαμος (ágamos) | |
| 1 Corinthians 7:34 | “There is difference also between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman careth for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit: but she that is married careth for the things of the world, how she may please her husband.” Word: ἄγαμος (ágamos) |