Strong's Lexicon chathunnah: Marriage, wedding Original Word: חֲתֻנָּה Word Origin: Derived from the root חָתַן (chathan), which means "to give in marriage" or "to intermarry." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with marriage is γάμος (gamos), Strong's Greek #1062, which also refers to a wedding or marriage ceremony. Usage: The term "chathunnah" refers to the institution or ceremony of marriage. It is used to describe the formal union between a man and a woman, often accompanied by a celebration or feast. In the Hebrew Bible, marriage is seen as a covenantal relationship established by God, reflecting His design for human companionship and procreation. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, marriage was a significant social institution, often arranged by families to strengthen alliances and ensure the continuation of family lineage. The wedding ceremony was a communal event, involving feasting and celebration. The concept of marriage as a covenant is deeply rooted in Jewish tradition, symbolizing a binding agreement not only between the couple but also before God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as chathan Definition a marriage, wedding NASB Translation wedding (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [חֲתֻנָּה] noun feminine marriage, wedding (Late Hebrew חִיתּוּן id.; Aramaic חִיתּוּנָא id.; Arabic  marriage-alliance, marriage) — only בְּיוֺם חֲתֻנָּתו Songs 3:11 on the day of his marriage. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance espousal From chathan; a wedding -- espousal. see HEBREW chathan Forms and Transliterations חֲתֻנָּת֔וֹ חתנתו chatunnaTo ḥă·ṯun·nā·ṯōw ḥăṯunnāṯōwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Songs 3:11 HEB: אִמּוֹ֙ בְּי֣וֹם חֲתֻנָּת֔וֹ וּבְי֖וֹם שִׂמְחַ֥ת NAS: him On the day of his wedding, And on the day KJV: him in the day of his espousals, and in the day INT: his mother the day of his wedding the day of his gladness 1 Occurrence |
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