Strong's Lexicon harmozó: To join, to fit together, to betroth Original Word: ἁρμόζω Word Origin: From the root ἁρμός (harmos), meaning "a joint" or "a fitting together." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of joining or fitting together can be related to the Hebrew word "חָבַר" (chabar - Strong's H2266), which means to join, bind, or unite. This Hebrew term is often used in contexts of companionship and alliance. Usage: The verb "harmozó" primarily means to join or fit together, often used in the context of arranging or preparing something to be in harmony or unity. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe the act of betrothing or engaging in marriage, indicating a union or covenant relationship. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of "harmozó" was significant in the context of marriage and family. Betrothal was a formal agreement that preceded marriage, often involving legal and social arrangements. This term reflects the importance of unity and harmony in relationships, both in familial and communal settings. The idea of fitting together also extended to philosophical and architectural contexts, where harmony and order were highly valued. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom harmos Definition to fit, join, hence to join oneself to (in marriage) NASB Translation betrothed (1), suffer (1), treated (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 718: ἁρμόζωἁρμόζω, Attic ἁρμόττω: 1 aorist middle ἡρμοσάμην; (ἁρμός, which see); 1. to join, to fit together; so in Homer of carpenters, fastening together beams and planks to build houses, ships, etc. 2. of marriage: ἁρμόζειν τίνι τήν θυγατέρα (Herodotus 9, 108) to betroth a daughter to anyone; passive ἁρμόζεται γυνή ἀνδρί, the Sept. Proverbs 19:14; middle ἁρμόσασθαι τήν θυγατέρα τίνος (Herodotus 5, 32; 47; 6, 65) to join to oneself, i. e. to marry, the daughter of anyone; ἁρμόσασθαι τίνι τινα to betroth, to give one in marriage to anyone: 2 Corinthians 11:2, and often in Philo, cf. Loesner ad loc.; the middle cannot be said to be used actively, but refers to him to whom the care of betrothing has been committed; (cf. Buttmann, 193 (167); per contra Meyer at the passage; Winer's Grammar, 258 (242)). From harmos; to joint, i.e. (figuratively) to woo (reflexively, to betroth) -- espouse. see GREEK harmos |
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