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Strong's G718 ἁρμόζω (harmozo)

Harmozo means “espouse” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H718 — aru (“behold”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G718
Language Greek
Linked Usages 10
Books 7

Strong's G718 Quick Answer

Strong's G718 ἁρμόζω (harmozo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. harmozo (har-mod'-zo) v. 1. to joint 2. (figuratively) to woo It has 10 linked Bible usages across 7 books. Visible English usage signals include david, lord, tuned, children, and before. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
harmozo (har-mod'-zo) v. 1. to joint 2. (figuratively) to woo
Usage
10 linked usages
Books
7 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
david, lord, tuned, children, and before

Meaning and Definition

harmozo (har-mod'-zo) v. 1. to joint 2. (figuratively) to woo 3. (reflexively) to betroth [from G719] KJV: espouse Root(s): G719

Original Word
ἁρμόζω
Transliteration
harmozo
Derivation
Root: ἁρμός R1: 719
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G718. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to betroth

Usage: ἁρμόζω (ἁρμός), [in LXX for אמן, etc. ;] __1. to fit, join. __2. of marriage, to betroth. Mid., __(a) to join to oneself, marry, take to wife; (b) to give in marriage: 2Co.11:2 (for this there is no direct parallel. But see M, Pr., 160; MM, see word).† (AS)

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English Usage Signals

Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.

david lord tuned children before well instruments man prepare portion water about

How Strong's G718 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 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 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 7 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G718 (ἁρμόζω) appears 9 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G718 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 G718 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

2 Corinthians 11:2 KJV

For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.

Strong's G718 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

7 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

2 Kingdoms 6:5 Septuagint / Brenton

And David and the children of Israel were playing before the Lord on well-tuned instruments mightily, and with songs, and with harps, and with lutes, and with drums, and with cymbals, and with pipes.

2 Kingdoms 6:14 Septuagint / Brenton

And David sounded with well-tuned instruments before the Lord, and David was clothed with a fine long robe.

Psalms 151:2 Septuagint / Brenton

My hands formed a musical instrument, And my fingers tuned a psaltery.

Strong's G718 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

2 Maccabees 14:22 Septuagint / Brenton

Judas placed armed men ready in convenient places, lest some treachery should be suddenly practiced by the enemies: so they made a peaceable conference.

3 Maccabees 1:19 Septuagint / Brenton

Women, but recently separated off, left their bridal chambers, left the reserve that befitted them, and ran about the city in a disorderly manner.

Usage Excerpts

First 10 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G718.

2 Kingdoms 6:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And David and the children of Israel were playing before the Lord on well-tuned instruments mightily, and with songs, and with harps, and with lutes, and with drums, and with cymbals, and with pipes.
2 Kingdoms 6:14 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And David sounded with well-tuned instruments before the Lord, and David was clothed with a fine long robe.
Psalms 151:2 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
My hands formed a musical instrument, And my fingers tuned a psaltery.
Proverbs 8:30 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
myself to him, I was that wherein he took delight; And daily I rejoiced in his presence continually.
Proverbs 17:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Nor lying lips a just man.
Proverbs 19:14 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Fathers divide house and substance to their children: But a wife is suited to a man by the Lord.
Nahum 3:8 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Prepare thee a portion, tune the chord, prepare a portion for Ammon: she that dwells among the rivers, water is round about her, whose dominion is the sea, and whose walls are water.
2 Corinthians 11:2 New Testament, KJV
For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.
2 Maccabees 14:22 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Judas placed armed men ready in convenient places, lest some treachery should be suddenly practiced by the enemies: so they made a peaceable conference.
3 Maccabees 1:19 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Women, but recently separated off, left their bridal chambers, left the reserve that befitted them, and ran about the city in a disorderly manner.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G718, grouped by book.

2 Kingdoms 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Nahum 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
3 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G718 FAQ

What does harmozo (ἁρμόζω) mean?

Harmozo (Strong's G718) is a Greek word most simply glossed "espouse". harmozo (har-mod'-zo) v. 1. to joint 2. (figuratively) to woo

How many times is harmozo (ἁρμόζω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 10 linked usages for Strong's G718 across 7 books.

Where can I study harmozo (ἁρμόζω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G718 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate harmozo (ἁρμόζω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as david, lord, tuned, children, before, and well. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G718 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 7 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G718, with linked reader references where each row is available.