Strong's Lexicon gamos: Marriage, wedding, wedding feast Original Word: γάμος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb γαμέω (gameō), meaning "to marry." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of marriage is חָתֻן (chathan), Strong's Hebrew 2860, which refers to a bridegroom or son-in-law, and בְּרִית (berith), Strong's Hebrew 1285, meaning covenant. Usage: The term "gamos" primarily refers to the institution of marriage or the celebration of a wedding. In the New Testament, it is used to describe both the literal union between a man and a woman and the metaphorical union between Christ and the Church. It often emphasizes the joyous and covenantal aspects of marriage. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Jewish and Greco-Roman cultures, marriage was a significant social institution, often arranged by families and accompanied by elaborate celebrations. Weddings were communal events, symbolizing not only the union of two individuals but also the joining of families and communities. The wedding feast was a central element, reflecting the joy and communal nature of the occasion. In Jewish tradition, marriage was seen as a covenantal relationship, reflecting God's covenant with His people. HELPS Word-studies 1062 gámos – properly, a wedding celebration; (figuratively) the Marriage Supper of the Lamb which begins with Christ glorifying all the saints (OT, NT) at His return. This eschatological celebration is described in Mt 22:2-10 and Rev 19:7-9 – "and apparently occurs at the final day of the seven-year Tribulation" (G. Archer). For more discussion, see 4394/prophēteia ("prophecy) and 110/athanasia ("the divine investiture of immortality") at the return of Christ. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition a wedding NASB Translation marriage (3), wedding (5), wedding feast (7). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1062: γάμοςγάμος, γάμου, ὁ (probably from the root, gam, to bind, unite; Curtius, p. 546f), as in Greek writings from Homer down; 1. a wedding or marriage-festival: John 2:1; Revelation 19:7 (under the figure of a marriage here is represented the intimate and everlasting union of Christ, at his return from heaven, with his church); τό δεῖπνον τοῦ γάμου, Revelation 19:9 (a symbol of the future blessings of the Messiah's kingdom); especially a wedding-banquet, a marriage-feast: Matthew 22:8, 10 (here T WH Tr marginal reading νυμφών), Matthew 22:11, 12; plural (referring apparently to the several acts of feasting), Matthew 22:2ff, 2. marriage, matrimony: Hebrews 13:4. Of uncertain affinity; nuptials -- marriage, wedding. Englishman's Concordance Matthew 22:2 N-AMPGRK: ὅστις ἐποίησεν γάμους τῷ υἱῷ NAS: who gave a wedding feast for his son. KJV: which made a marriage for his son, INT: who made a wedding feast for the son Matthew 22:3 N-AMP Matthew 22:4 N-AMP Matthew 22:8 N-NMS Matthew 22:9 N-AMP Matthew 22:10 N-GMS Matthew 22:11 N-GMS Matthew 22:12 N-GMS Matthew 25:10 N-AMP Luke 12:36 N-GMP Luke 14:8 N-AMP John 2:1 N-NMS John 2:2 N-AMS Hebrews 13:4 N-NMS Revelation 19:7 N-NMS Revelation 19:9 N-GMS Strong's Greek 1062 |
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