Strong’s G3565
νύμφη
Part of speech
Noun, Feminine
Transliteration
numphé
Pronunciation
NOOM-fay
Definition
Bride
Meaning
(a) a bride, young wife, young woman, (b) a daughter-in-law.
Usage
In the New Testament, "numphé" primarily refers to a bride, a woman who is newly married or about to be married. It is used both literally and metaphorically to describe the relationship between Christ and the Church, emphasizing purity, commitment, and the covenantal nature of marriage.
Bible references
Matthew 10:35;Luke 12:53;Luke 12:53;John 3:29;Revelation 18:23;Revelation 21:2;Revelation 21:9;Revelation 22:17