"a bridegroom, Mt. 9:15; 25:1, 5, 6, 10"
Definition and meaning
a bridegroom, Mt. 9:15; 25:1, 5, 6, 10
In the original Greek the word is written: νυμφίος
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of nymphios (G3566) across the King James Bible.
And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then shall they fast.
Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.
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.
And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? as long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast.
But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days.
And he said unto them, Can ye make the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them?
But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days.
When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was:(but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom,
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Common questions
Strong's G3566 (nymphios) is a Greek word that means: a bridegroom, Mt. 9:15; 25:1, 5, 6, 10 It appears 12 times in the King James Bible.
The word nymphios (G3566) appears 12 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G3566 is nymphios, a Greek word defined as: a bridegroom, Mt. 9:15; 25:1, 5, 6, 10. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
nymphios is a Greek word found in the New Testament.