G1918: ἐπιγαμβρεύω
epigambreúō · “to marry”
Definition
to form affinity with, i.e. (specially) in a levirate way
KJV translates it as: marry
Word origin: from G1909 (ἐπί) and a derivative of G1062 (γάμος);
Extended definition
ἐπι-γαμβρεύω
(γαμβρός, a connection by marriage) [in LXX: Gen.34:9, 1Ki.18:21 ff., 2Ch.18:1, Est.9:14 (חָתַן hithp.), Gen.38:8 R (יָבַם pi.), 1Ma.10:54-56 * ;]
1. to enter into affinity with: with dative (LXX, H. with, exc. Gen.38:8).
2. to marry (as deceased husband's next of kin, cf. Gen.38:8): with accusative, Mat.22:24.†
(AS)
(γαμβρός, a connection by marriage) [in LXX: Gen.34:9, 1Ki.18:21 ff., 2Ch.18:1, Est.9:14 (חָתַן hithp.), Gen.38:8 R (יָבַם pi.), 1Ma.10:54-56 * ;]
1. to enter into affinity with: with dative (LXX, H. with, exc. Gen.38:8).
2. to marry (as deceased husband's next of kin, cf. Gen.38:8): with accusative, Mat.22:24.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G1918 is translated
- will marry ×1
Bible verses with G1918 (epigambreúō)
Epigambreúō appears in 1 verse.
- Matthew 22:24
Saying, Master, Moses said, If a man die, having no children, his brother shall marry his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother.