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ἐκγαμίζω G1547
G1547 is the Greek word ἐκγαμίζω, transliterated ekgamízō. The King James Version most often renders it given in marriage.
What it means
to marry off a daughter.
Where it comes from
from G1537 (ἐκ) and a form of G1061 (γαμίσκω) (compare G1548 (ἐκγαμίσκω)).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: give in marriage.
Verses using ἐκγαμίζω
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 22:30 · KJV
For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.
Matthew 24:38 · KJV
For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark,
Luke 17:27 · KJV
They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all.
1 Corinthians 7:38 · KJV
So then he that giveth her in marriage doeth well; but he that giveth her not in marriage doeth better.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1547 mean?
G1547 is the Greek word ἐκγαμίζω (ekgamízō), meaning to marry off a daughter.
How is G1547 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it given in marriage (2 times), giving in marriage (1 time), giveth her in marriage (1 time), giveth her (1 time), marriage (1 time).
How many times does G1547 appear in the Bible?
ἐκγαμίζω (ekgamízō) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1547 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1537 (ἐκ) and a form of G1061 (γαμίσκω) (compare G1548 (ἐκγαμίσκω)).
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