Lexical Definition
ἐπιγαμβρεύω epigambreúō (ep-ee-gam-bryoo'-o) to marry G:V
from ἐπί and a derivative of γάμος
marry.
- to form affinity with, i.e. (specially) in a levirate way
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἐπιγαμβρεύσει | will marry | Matt.22.24 |
| επιγαμβρεύσεισ | You shall ally to me by marriage | LXX.1Sam.18.21 |
| επιγαμβρεύσατο | he was allied by marriage | LXX.2Chr.18.1 |
| επιγαμβρεύσασθε | be allied by marriage | LXX.Gen.34.9 |
| επιγαμβρεύσαι | allied by marriage | LXX.Ezra.9.14 |
| to be allied by marriage | LXX.1Sam.18.23 • LXX.1Sam.18.26 | |
| επιγαμβρεύεται | he becomes allied by marriage | LXX.1Sam.18.27 |
| επιγάμβρευσον | be allied by marriage | LXX.1Sam.18.22 |
| επιγάμβρευσαι | ally to her by marriage | LXX.Gen.38.8 |
Abbott-Smith
† ἐπι-γαμβρεύω (< γαμβρός, a connection by marriage) [in LXX: Ge 34:9, I Ki 18:21 ff., II Ch 18:1, Es 9:14 (חָתַן hithp.), Ge 38:8 R (יָבַם pi.), I Mac 10:54, 56 * ;]
1. to enter into affinity with: c. dat. (LXX, ll. c., exc. Ge 38:8).
2. to marry (as deceased husband's next of kin, cf. Ge 38:8): c. acc, Mt 22:24.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 34:9 · 38:8 |
| 1 Samuel | 18:21 |
| 2 Chronicles | 18:1 |
| Ezra | 9:14 |
| Matthew | 22:24 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἐπιγαμβρεύω-εύω,
become son-in-law, [LXX+6th c.AD+]
__2. become father-in-law, [LXX]
__II. ἐ. γυναῖκα take a woman to wife as her husband's next of kin, [LXX+NT]
__III. middle, intermarry with, [LXX]
LSJ Scripture Refs: LXX.1Kgs.18.22 ☩ LXX.Gen.38.8 ☩ Matt.22.24 ☩ LXX.Gen.34.9 ☩ LXX.2Chr.18.1