Greek · G3565 · unreviewed

νύμφη

Bride

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νύμφη G3565
Pronunciation nýmphē

What does νύμφη (nýmphē) mean in the Bible?

νύμφη (nýmphē) is a Greek word meaning "bride". νύμφη, -ης, ἡ [in LXX chiefly for כַּלָּה ;] __1.

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Meaning

bride
Extended definition
1cl., a bride, young wife, young woman: Mat.25:1, WH, mg., Jhn.3:29, Rev.18:23 21:2, 9 22:17.
2As frequently in LXX (Gen.38:11, al., for כַּלָּה;
abride;
bdaughter-in-law) and in MGr. (νύφφη, νύφη), a daughter-in-law: Mat.10:35, Luk.12:53.
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Singular · Feminine Luke 12:53 · Rev 22:17
Genitive · Singular · Feminine Rev 18:23
Accusative · Singular · Feminine Matt 10:35 · Luke 12:53 · John 3:29 · Rev 21:2 · Rev 21:9
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