γαμίσκω
gamískō
G1061 verb
SILEX Entry
Definition
To give in marriage, especially referring to the act of giving one's own daughter (or a woman under one's authority) to be wed; in some contexts, to arrange, sanction, or facilitate a marriage. The term specifically emphasizes the action of the one arranging the marriage, not the act of marrying oneself.
Semantic Range
to give (a daughter or woman) in marriage, to arrange a marriage, to espouse (in the sense of giving in marriage), to facilitate or sanction a marriage
Root / Etymology
From the root γαμ- (connection to γάμος, 'marriage'), with a causative suffix -ίζω, here appearing as -ίσκω, forming a denominative verb meaning 'to cause to marry or be married.'
Historical & Contextual Notes
γαμίζω (variant γαμίσκω) arises in later Greek as a causative form of γαμέω ('to marry'). In classical Greek, γαμίζω referred to giving a woman (usually a daughter) in marriage, highlighting the agency of the parent or guardian. The form γαμίσκω is rare, mostly post-classical and especially in the Septuagint or writings imitating Semitic usage patterns. In Jewish and Hellenistic contexts, it typically describes the legal or familial act of betrothing or giving in marriage, rather than the personal act of marrying. English translations often render it simply as 'give in marriage' or 'espouse,' but these may obscure the patriarchal, legal, and social dimensions embedded in ancient usage. Distinct from γαμέω, which focuses on entering into marriage, γαμίζω/γαμίσκω rather speaks to the arranging or allowing of a woman's marriage by a responsible figure. Its use in biblical Greek is primarily in formulaic or legalistic contexts, often reflecting Hebrew legal idiom (e.g., from נתן באשה, 'to give as a wife').
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from γάμος; to espouse (a daughter to a husband):--give in marriage.
Root Family
γαμίσκω (gamiskō) — to give in marriage, to arrange marriage, to cause to marry
Word Forms
5 distinct forms
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G1061-04 |
γαμίζονται | gamizontai | V PRS PASS IND 3P PL |
[are] given in marriage | are being given in marriage | 3 |
G1061-03 |
γαμίζων | gamizon | V PRS ACT PTCP NOM M SG |
give in marriage | giving in marriage | 2 |
G1061-02 |
γαμίσκονται | gamiskontai | V PRS PASS IND 3P PL |
are given in marriage | are being given in marriage | 1 |
G1061-05 |
γαμίζοντες | gamizontes | V PRS ACT PTCP NOM M PL |
those giving in marriage | 1 | |
G1061-01 |
ἐγαμίζοντο | egamizonto | V IMPF PASS IND 3P PL |
they were being given in marriage | they were being given in marriage | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
8 total occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G1061-04 |
Matthew 22:30 | γαμίζονται | gamizontai | V PRS PASS IND 3P PL |
are being given in marriage | |
G1061-05 |
Matthew 24:38 | γαμίζοντες | gamizontes | V PRS ACT PTCP NOM M PL |
those giving in marriage | |
G1061-04 |
Mark 12:25 | γαμίζονται | gamizontai | V PRS PASS IND 3P PL |
[are] given in marriage | are being given in marriage |
G1061-01 |
Luke 17:27 | ἐγαμίζοντο | egamizonto | V IMPF PASS IND 3P PL |
they were being given in marriage | they were being given in marriage |
G1061-02 |
Luke 20:34 | γαμίσκονται | gamiskontai | V PRS PASS IND 3P PL |
are given in marriage | are being given in marriage |
G1061-04 |
Luke 20:35 | γαμίζονται | gamizontai | V PRS PASS IND 3P PL |
are given in marriage | are being given in marriage |
G1061-03 |
1 Corinthians 7:38 | γαμίζων | gamizon | V PRS ACT PTCP NOM M SG |
gives in marriage | giving in marriage |
G1061-03 |
1 Corinthians 7:38 | γαμίζων | gamizon-2 | V PRS ACT PTCP NOM M SG |
give in marriage | giving in marriage |