Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to marry
Usage: ἐκ-γαμίζω Rec. for γαμίζω, which see: Mat.22:30 24:38, Luk.17:27, 1Co.7:38. Not elsewhere.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1547
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
4
Books
3
Strong's G1547 Quick Answer
Strong's G1547 ἐκγαμίζω (ekgamizo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. ekgamizo (ek-gam-id'-zo) v. 1. to marry off a daughter [from G1537 and a form of G1061] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include marriage, marry, and marrying. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
- Meaning
- ekgamizo (ek-gam-id'-zo) v. 1. to marry off a daughter [from G1537 and a form of G1061]
- Usage
- 4 linked usages
- Books
- 3 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament
- Usage Words
- marriage, marry, and marrying
Meaning and Definition
ekgamizo (ek-gam-id'-zo) v. 1. to marry off a daughter [from G1537 and a form of G1061] KJV: give in marriage Root(s): G1537, G1061 Compare: G1548
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1547. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1547 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render ekgamizo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
How Strong's G1547 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 4 linked usages.
Strong's G1547 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G1547 in the New Testament
4 indexed usages in New Testament.
For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.
For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that No´e entered into the ark,
They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that No´e entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all.
Usage Excerpts
First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1547.
For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.
For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that No´e entered into the ark,
They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that No´e entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all.
So then he that giveth her in marriage doeth well; but he that giveth her not in marriage doeth better.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1547, grouped by book.
Matthew 2 usages, New Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G1547 FAQ
What does ekgamizo (ἐκγαμίζω) mean?
Ekgamizo (Strong's G1547) is a Greek word most simply glossed "give in marriage". ekgamizo (ek-gam-id'-zo) v. 1. to marry off a daughter [from G1537 and a form of G1061]
How many times is ekgamizo (ἐκγαμίζω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G1547 across 3 books.
Where can I study ekgamizo (ἐκγαμίζω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1547 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
What English words translate ekgamizo (ἐκγαμίζω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as marriage, marry, and marrying. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.