Strong's Concordance/Greek/G1062

Strong's G1062 · Greek

γάμος

gamos · /gam'-os/

Number
G1062
Language
Greek
Original word
γάμος
Transliteration
gamos
Pronunciation
gam'-os
KJV occurrences
16 verses

Definition

of uncertain affinity; nuptials:--marriage, wedding.

KJV: marriage, wedding

Root / derivation: of uncertain affinity

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered γάμος across 16 verses.

marriage9×
wedding7×

Every occurrence (KJV)

16 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew9 verses
Matthew 22:2

The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son,

Matthew 22:3

And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come.

Matthew 22:4

Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage.

Matthew 22:8

Then saith he to his servants The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy.

Matthew 22:9

Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage.

Matthew 22:10

So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests.

Matthew 22:11

And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment:

Matthew 22:12

And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless.

Matthew 25:10

And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.

Luke2 verses
John2 verses
Hebrews1 verse
Revelation2 verses

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G1062 (gamos) mean?

of uncertain affinity; nuptials:--marriage, wedding.

How many times does G1062 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G1062 (γάμος) appears in 16 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “marriage.”

How is gamos translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G1062 is rendered as “marriage” (9×), “wedding” (7×).

Where does the Greek word γάμος come from?

of uncertain affinity