Lexicon chathunnah: Marriage, wedding Original Word: חֲתֻנָּה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance espousal From chathan; a wedding -- espousal. see HEBREW chathan 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. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root חָתַן (chathan), which means "to give away in marriage" or "to intermarry."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1062: γάμος (gamos) • Refers to a wedding or marriage feast. Usage: This word is used in the context of a wedding or marriage celebration, emphasizing the ceremonial aspect of the union. Context: חֲתֻנָּה (chathunnah) is a noun that appears in the Hebrew Bible to denote a wedding or marriage ceremony. The term is rooted in the cultural and religious practices of ancient Israel, where marriage was not only a personal or familial affair but also a community event with significant social and religious implications. The wedding ceremony was a pivotal moment in the life of the community, symbolizing the joining of two families and the continuation of lineage and heritage. The concept of חֲתֻנָּה encompasses various elements of the wedding celebration, including the betrothal, the procession, and the feast. It reflects the covenantal nature of marriage as understood in the Hebrew Scriptures, where marriage is seen as a sacred bond instituted by God. The term is closely related to the role of the bridegroom (חָתָן, chathan) and the bride, highlighting the mutual commitment and joy associated with the marital union. 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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