3567. numphón

Lexicon

numphón: Bridal chamber, wedding hall

Original Word: νυμφών
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: numphón
Pronunciation: noom-FONE
Phonetic Spelling: (noom-fohn')
Definition: Bridal chamber, wedding hall
Meaning: a bridal chamber.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

bridechamber.

From numphe; the bridal room -- bridechamber.

see GREEK numphe

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from numphé
Definition
the bridechamber
NASB Translation
bridegroom (3), wedding hall (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3567: νυμφών

νυμφών, νυμφῶνος, ὁ (νύμφη), the chamber containing the bridal bed, the bride-chamber: οἱ υἱοί τοῦ νυμφῶνος (see υἱός, 2), of the friends of the bridegroom whose duty it was to provide and care for whatever pertained to the bridal chamber, i. e. whatever was needed for the due celebration of the nuptials: Matthew 9:15; Mark 2:19; Luke 5:34 ((Winer's Grammar, 33 (32)); Tobit 6:13 (14), 16 (17); ecclesiastical writings; Heliodorus 7, 8); the room in which the marriage ceremonies are held: Matthew 22:10 T WH Tr marginal reading

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from νύμφη (nymphē), meaning "bride" or "young woman."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of the bridal chamber or wedding celebration in the Hebrew Bible can be related to terms such as חֻפָּה (chuppah, Strong's Hebrew 2646), which refers to a canopy or chamber associated with weddings. Another related term is מִשְׁתֶּה (mishteh, Strong's Hebrew 4960), meaning "feast" or "banquet," often used in the context of wedding celebrations. These terms collectively contribute to the rich tapestry of marriage imagery found throughout the Scriptures.

Usage: The term νυμφών is used in the context of wedding celebrations, specifically referring to the location where such events take place. It is often associated with joy, festivity, and the union of the bride and groom.

Context: The Greek term νυμφών appears in the New Testament in contexts that evoke the imagery of a wedding celebration. In the cultural setting of the Bible, weddings were significant social events, often lasting several days and involving the entire community. The νυμφών, or bridal chamber, was a central element of these celebrations, symbolizing the consummation of the marriage and the beginning of a new family unit.

In the New Testament, the imagery of the νυμφών is used metaphorically to describe the relationship between Christ and the Church. For instance, in Matthew 9:15 (BSB), Jesus refers to Himself as the bridegroom, and His disciples as the guests of the bridegroom, highlighting the joy and celebration associated with His presence: "Jesus replied, 'Can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while He is with them? The time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast.'"

This metaphor extends to the eschatological vision of the marriage supper of the Lamb in Revelation, where the union of Christ and His Church is depicted as a grand wedding feast. The νυμφών, therefore, serves as a powerful symbol of divine love, covenant, and the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises to His people.

Forms and Transliterations

γάμος νυμφων νυμφὼν νυμφωνος νυμφώνος νυμφῶνος gamos gámos numphonos numphōnos nymphonos nymphônos nymphōnos nymphō̂nos

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 9:15 N-GMS
GRK: υἱοὶ τοῦ νυμφῶνος πενθεῖν ἐφ'
NAS: to them, The attendants of the bridegroom cannot
KJV: the children of the bridechamber mourn,
INT: sons of the bridechamber mourn as

Mark 2:19 N-GMS
GRK: υἱοὶ τοῦ νυμφῶνος ἐν ᾧ
NAS: is with them, the attendants of the bridegroom cannot
KJV: the children of the bridechamber fast,
INT: sons of the bridechamber in which

Luke 5:34 N-GMS
GRK: υἱοὺς τοῦ νυμφῶνος ἐν ᾧ
NAS: the attendants of the bridegroom fast
KJV: the children of the bridechamber fast,
INT: sons of the bridechamber in while

Strong's Greek 3567
3 Occurrences

νυμφῶνος — 3 Occ.