1061. gamisko
Strong's Lexicon
gamisko: To give in marriage, to marry off

Original Word: γαμίσκω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: gamisko
Pronunciation: gah-MIS-koh
Phonetic Spelling: (gam-is'-ko)
Definition: To give in marriage, to marry off
Meaning: I give in marriage.

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word γάμος (gamos), meaning "marriage" or "wedding."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent concept can be found in words like לָקַח (laqach - H3947), which means "to take" or "to take a wife," and נָתַן (nathan - H5414), meaning "to give," as in giving a daughter in marriage.

Usage: The verb "gamisko" refers to the act of giving someone in marriage, typically used in the context of parents arranging or facilitating the marriage of their children. It implies the formal and social aspects of marriage arrangements in ancient times.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Jewish and Greco-Roman cultures, marriage was often arranged by the parents or guardians of the bride and groom. These arrangements were not only personal but also social contracts that involved families and communities. The act of giving in marriage was a significant event, often accompanied by celebrations and legal agreements. The concept of marriage was deeply rooted in the social and religious fabric of the time, reflecting the values and norms of the society.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 1061: γαμίσκω

γαμίσκω, equivalent to γαμίζω, which see (Matthew 24:38 Lachmann); passive (present γαμίσκομαι); Mark 12:25 R G; Luke 20:34 L T Tr WH (35 WH marginal reading; cf. Winers Grammar, 92 (88); and Tdf.'s note on Matthew 22:30). (Aristotle, pol. 7, 14, 4 etc.) (Compare: ἐκ῟γαμίσκω.)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
give in marriage.

From gamos; to espouse (a daughter to a husband) -- give in marriage.

see GREEK gamos

Forms and Transliterations
γαμιζονται γαμίζονται γαμιζοντες γαμίζοντες γαμιζων γαμίζων γαμισκονται γαμίσκονται εγαμιζοντο ἐγαμίζοντο egamizonto egamízonto gamiskontai gamískontai gamizon gamizōn gamízon gamízōn gamizontai gamízontai gamizontes gamízontes
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Englishman's Concordance
Matthew 22:30 V-PIM/P-3P
GRK: γαμοῦσιν οὔτε γαμίζονται ἀλλ' ὡς
NAS: nor are given in marriage, but are like
INT: do they marry nor are given in marriage but like

Matthew 24:38 V-PPA-NMP
GRK: γαμοῦντες καὶ γαμίζοντες ἄχρι ἧς
NAS: marrying and giving in marriage, until
INT: marrying and giving in marriage until that

Mark 12:25 V-PIM/P-3P
GRK: γαμοῦσιν οὔτε γαμίζονται ἀλλ' εἰσὶν
NAS: nor are given in marriage, but are like
KJV: nor are given in marriage; but
INT: do they marry nor are given in marriage but are

Luke 17:27 V-IIM/P-3P
GRK: ἔπινον ἐγάμουν ἐγαμίζοντο ἄχρι ἧς
NAS: they were marrying, they were being given in marriage, until
INT: they were drinking they were marrying they were being given in marriage until that

Luke 20:34 V-PIM/P-3P
GRK: γαμοῦσιν καὶ γαμίσκονται
NAS: age marry and are given in marriage,
INT: marry and are given in marriage

Luke 20:35 V-PIM/P-3P
GRK: γαμοῦσιν οὔτε γαμίζονται
NAS: marry nor are given in marriage;
INT: marry nor are given in marriage

1 Corinthians 7:38 V-PPA-NMS
GRK: καὶ ὁ γαμίζων τὴν ἑαυτοῦ
NAS: both he who gives his own
INT: also he that gives the own

1 Corinthians 7:38 V-PPA-NMS
GRK: ὁ μὴ γαμίζων κρεῖσσον ποιήσει
NAS: virgin [daughter] in marriage does
INT: he that not gives better does

Strong's Greek 1061
8 Occurrences


ἐγαμίζοντο — 1 Occ.
γαμίσκονται — 1 Occ.
γαμίζων — 2 Occ.
γαμίζονται — 3 Occ.
γαμίζοντες — 1 Occ.















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