The meaning of “παρθένος”
Understanding parthénos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of unknown origin virgin. - a maiden - by implication, an unmarried daughter
παρθένος
of unknown origin virgin. - a maiden - by implication, an unmarried daughter
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 25:7 | “Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.” Word: παρθένος (parthénos) | |
| Luke 1:27 | “To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary.” Word: παρθένος (parthénos) | |
| Acts 21:9 | “And the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy.” Word: παρθένος (parthénos) | |
| 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: παρθένος (parthénos) | |
| 2 Corinthians 11:2 | “For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.” Word: παρθένος (parthénos) |