Strong's G1062 · Greek
γάμος
gamos · /gam'-os/
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.
Every occurrence (KJV)
16 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew9 verses
The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son,
Matthew 22:3And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come.
Matthew 22:4Again, 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 22:8Then saith he to his servants The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy.
Matthew 22:9Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage.
Matthew 22:10So 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 22:11And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment:
Matthew 22:12And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless.
Matthew 25:10And 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
And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately.
Luke 14:8When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him;
John2 verses
Hebrews1 verse
Revelation2 verses
Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.
Revelation 19:9And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God.
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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