Strong’s G1062

γάμος

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

gamos

Pronunciation

GA-mos

Definition

Marriage, wedding, wedding feast

Meaning

a marriage, wedding, wedding-ceremony; plur: a wedding-feast.

Usage

The term "gamos" primarily refers to the institution of marriage or the celebration of a wedding. In the New Testament, it is used to describe both the literal union between a man and a woman and the metaphorical union between Christ and the Church. It often emphasizes the joyous and covenantal aspects of marriage.

Bible references

Matthew 22:2;Matthew 22:3;Matthew 22:4;Matthew 22:8;Matthew 22:9;Matthew 22:10;Matthew 22:11;Matthew 22:12;Matthew 25:10;Luke 12:36;Luke 14:8;John 2:1;John 2:2;Hebrews 13:4;Revelation 19:7;Revelation 19:9