3932. parthenia

Lexicon

parthenia: Virginity

Original Word: παρθενία
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: parthenia
Pronunciation: par-then-ee'-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (par-then-ee'-ah)
Definition: Virginity
Meaning: virginity.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

virginity.

From parthenos; maidenhood -- virginity.

see GREEK parthenos

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from parthenos
Definition
virginity
NASB Translation
marriage (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3932: παρθένια

παρθένια, παρθενίας, ἡ (πυρθενος), virginity: Luke 2:36. (Jeremiah 3:4; Pindar, Aeschylus, Euripides, Diodorus, Plutarch, Herodian, others (cf. Field, Otium Norv. pars 3:at the passage).)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from παρθένος (parthenos), meaning "virgin" or "maiden."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H1330 בְּתוּלָה (bethulah): A Hebrew term for virgin, often used in the Old Testament to denote a young woman of marriageable age who is pure and unmarried.
• H5959 עַלְמָה (almah): Another Hebrew term that can mean a young woman or maiden, sometimes implying virginity, as seen in prophetic contexts such as Isaiah 7:14.

These entries highlight the continuity between the Old and New Testament concepts of purity and dedication to God, as expressed through the metaphor of virginity.

Usage: The term παρθενία is used in the New Testament to refer to the state of being a virgin, often in a spiritual or moral context. It emphasizes purity and dedication, particularly in relation to one's relationship with God.

Context: The concept of παρθενία (parthenia) in the New Testament is closely associated with purity and spiritual devotion. It is often used metaphorically to describe the Church's relationship with Christ, emphasizing the purity and holiness expected of believers. In 1 Corinthians 7:34, Paul discusses the unmarried woman or virgin, highlighting her ability to be devoted to the Lord without distraction. This reflects the broader biblical theme of spiritual purity and dedication.

The term also appears in the context of eschatological imagery, where the Church is depicted as a pure bride awaiting the return of Christ, the bridegroom. This imagery underscores the importance of maintaining spiritual integrity and faithfulness.

In the cultural context of the New Testament, virginity was highly valued, not only for women but also as a metaphor for spiritual purity. The emphasis on παρθενία reflects the call for believers to live lives set apart for God, maintaining moral and spiritual purity in anticipation of Christ's return.

Forms and Transliterations

παρθενιας παρθενίας παρθενικά παρθενικόν parthenias parthenías

Englishman's Concordance

Luke 2:36 N-GFS
GRK: ἀπὸ τῆς παρθενίας αὐτῆς
NAS: years after her marriage,
KJV: from her virginity;
INT: from the marriage of herself

Strong's Greek 3932
1 Occurrence

παρθενίας — 1 Occ.