"a virgin, maid, Mt. 1:23; 25:1, 7, 11; Acts 21:9; in NT also masc., chaste, Rev. 14:4"
Definition and meaning
a virgin, maid, Mt. 1:23; 25:1, 7, 11; Acts 21:9; in NT also masc., chaste, Rev. 14:4
In the original Greek the word is written: παρθένος
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 parthenos (G3933) across the King James Bible.
Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.
Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.
To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.
And the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy.
Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful.
But and if thou marry, thou hast not sinned; and if a virgin marry, she hath not sinned. Nevertheless such shall have trouble in the flesh: but I spare you.
There is difference also between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman careth for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit: but she that is married careth for the things of the world, how she may please her husband.
But if any man think that he behaveth himself uncomely toward his virgin, if she pass the flower of her age, and need so require, let him do what he will, he sinneth not: let them marry.
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Common questions
Strong's G3933 (parthenos) is a Greek word that means: a virgin, maid, Mt. 1:23; 25:1, 7, 11; Acts 21:9; in NT also masc., chaste, Rev. 14:4 It appears 13 times in the King James Bible.
The word parthenos (G3933) appears 13 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G3933 is parthenos, a Greek word defined as: a virgin, maid, Mt. 1:23; 25:1, 7, 11; Acts 21:9; in NT also masc., chaste, Rev. 14:4. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
parthenos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.