22. agamos

Lexicon

agamos: Unmarried

Original Word: ἄγαμος
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine; Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: agamos
Pronunciation: AH-gah-mos
Phonetic Spelling: (ag'-am-os)
Definition: Unmarried
Meaning: unmarried, of a person not in a state of wedlock, whether he or she has formerly been married or not.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

unmarried.

From a (as a negative particle) and gamos; unmarried -- unmarried.

see GREEK a

see GREEK gamos

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from alpha (as a neg. prefix) and gamos
Definition
unmarried
NASB Translation
unmarried (4).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 22: ἄγαμος

ἄγαμος, (γάμος), unmarried: 1 Corinthians 7:8, 32; used even of women, 1 Corinthians 7:11, 34 (Euripides, Hel. 690 (and elsewhere)), where the Greeks commonly said ἄνανδρος.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix "α-" (a-, meaning "not" or "without") and "γάμος" (gamos, meaning "marriage" or "wedding").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct equivalent in the Hebrew Old Testament for the Greek term ἄγαμος. However, concepts related to marital status can be found in various Hebrew terms describing marriage, widowhood, and singleness, such as "אַלְמָנָה" (almana, meaning "widow") and "בְּתוּלָה" (betulah, meaning "virgin" or "maiden"). These terms reflect different aspects of marital status in the Hebrew Scriptures.

Usage: The term ἄγαμος is used in the New Testament to refer to individuals who are not married, including those who have never been married or those who are widowed or divorced. It is used in contexts discussing marital status and related instructions for Christian living.

Context: The term ἄγαμος appears in the New Testament primarily in the writings of the Apostle Paul, specifically in 1 Corinthians 7. In this chapter, Paul addresses various aspects of marriage and singleness, providing guidance to the Corinthian church on how to live in a manner pleasing to God, whether married or unmarried.

In 1 Corinthians 7:8, Paul writes, "Now to the unmarried and the widows I say this: It is good for them to remain unmarried, as I am." Here, ἄγαμος is used to refer to those who are not currently married, including both those who have never married and those who are widowed. Paul suggests that remaining unmarried can be beneficial, allowing individuals to focus more fully on serving the Lord without the distractions and obligations that accompany marriage.

The use of ἄγαμος in this context highlights the early Christian view that singleness, like marriage, is a valid and honorable state. Paul emphasizes that both marriage and singleness have their own advantages and challenges, and each person should consider their own calling and circumstances when deciding whether to marry.

The term also reflects the broader biblical teaching on contentment and devotion to God, encouraging believers to seek God's will for their lives, whether that includes marriage or remaining unmarried.

Forms and Transliterations

αγαμοις αγάμοις ἀγάμοις αγαμος άγαμος ἄγαμος agamois agámois agamos ágamos

Englishman's Concordance

1 Corinthians 7:8 N-DMP
GRK: δὲ τοῖς ἀγάμοις καὶ ταῖς
NAS: But I say to the unmarried and to widows
KJV: therefore to the unmarried and
INT: moreover to the unmarried and to the

1 Corinthians 7:11 N-NFS
GRK: χωρισθῇ μενέτω ἄγαμος ἢ τῷ
NAS: she must remain unmarried, or else
KJV: let her remain unmarried, or
INT: she be separated let her remain unmarried or to the

1 Corinthians 7:32 N-NMS
GRK: εἶναι ὁ ἄγαμος μεριμνᾷ τὰ
NAS: you to be free from concern. One who is unmarried is concerned
KJV: without carefulness. He that is unmarried careth
INT: to be The unmarried cares for the things

1 Corinthians 7:34 N-NFS
GRK: γυνὴ ἡ ἄγαμος καὶ ἡ
NAS: The woman who is unmarried, and the virgin,
KJV: a virgin. The unmarried woman careth for
INT: woman unmarried and the

Strong's Greek 22
4 Occurrences

ἀγάμοις — 1 Occ.
ἄγαμος — 3 Occ.