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Bible Dictionaries
Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words
Search Results: "wife
Title Matches: 2
Wife's Mother
1: πενθερά ► (strong's #3994 — noun feminine — penthera — pen-ther-ah' ) denotes "a mother-in-law," matthew 8:14 ; 10:35 ; mark 1:30 ; luke 4:38 ; 12:53 (twice).
1: πενθερά ► (strong's #3994 — noun feminine — penthera — pen-ther-ah' ) denotes "a mother-in-law," matthew 8:14 ; 10:35 ; mark 1:30 ; luke 4:38 ; 12:53 (twice).
Wife, Wives
γυνή ► (Strong's #1135 — Noun Feminine — gune — goo-nay' ) denotes (1) "a woman, married or unmarried" (see WOMAN); (2) "a wife," e.g., Matthew 1:20 ; 1 Corinthians 7:3,4 ; in 1 Timothy 3:11 , RV, "woman," the reference may be to the "wives" of deacons, as the AV
γυνή ► (Strong's #1135 — Noun Feminine — gune — goo-nay' ) denotes (1) "a woman, married or unmarried" (see WOMAN); (2) "a wife," e.g., Matthew 1:20 ; 1 Corinthians 7:3,4 ; in 1 Timothy 3:11 , RV, "woman," the reference may be to the "wives" of deacons, as the AV
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Abolish
regard to sin, Romans 6:6 ; the death of a woman's first husband discharges her from the law of the husband, that is, it makes void her status as his wife in the eyes of the law, Romans 7:2 ; in that sense the believer has been discharged from the Law, Romans 7:6 ; God has chosen things that are not
regard to sin, Romans 6:6 ; the death of a woman's first husband discharges her from the law of the husband, that is, it makes void her status as his wife in the eyes of the law, Romans 7:2 ; in that sense the believer has been discharged from the Law, Romans 7:6 ; God has chosen things that are not
Adulterer, Adulterous, Adultery
cultivate friendship with the world, thus breaking their spiritual union with Christ, are spiritual "adulteresses," having been spiritually united to Him as wife to husband, Romans 7:4 . It is used adjectivally to describe the Jewish people in transferring their affections from God, Matthew 12:39 ; 16:4 ; Mark
cultivate friendship with the world, thus breaking their spiritual union with Christ, are spiritual "adulteresses," having been spiritually united to Him as wife to husband, Romans 7:4 . It is used adjectivally to describe the Jewish people in transferring their affections from God, Matthew 12:39 ; 16:4 ; Mark
Bind, Binding
20:22 , as being "bound in the spirit," i.e., compelled by his convictions, under the constraining power of the Spirit of God, to go to Jerusalem. A wife is said to be "bound" to her husband, Romans 7:2 ; 1 Corinthians 7:39 ; and the husband to the wife, 1 Corinthians 7:27 . The Lord's words
20:22 , as being "bound in the spirit," i.e., compelled by his convictions, under the constraining power of the Spirit of God, to go to Jerusalem. A wife is said to be "bound" to her husband, Romans 7:2 ; 1 Corinthians 7:39 ; and the husband to the wife, 1 Corinthians 7:27 . The Lord's words
Bride, Bridechamber, Bridegroom
1: νύμφη ► (Strong's #3565 — Noun Feminine — numphe — noom-fay' ) (Eng. "nymph") "a bride, or young wife," John 3:29 ; Revelation 18:23 ; 21:2,9 ; 22:17 , is probably connected with the Latin nubo, "to veil;" the "bride" was often adorned with embroidery
1: νύμφη ► (Strong's #3565 — Noun Feminine — numphe — noom-fay' ) (Eng. "nymph") "a bride, or young wife," John 3:29 ; Revelation 18:23 ; 21:2,9 ; 22:17 , is probably connected with the Latin nubo, "to veil;" the "bride" was often adorned with embroidery
Cleave, Clave
(from kolla, "glue"). In the NT it is used only in the Passive Voice, with reflexive force, in the sense of "cleaving unto," as of cleaving to one's wife, Matthew 19:5 ; some mss. have the intensive verb No. 2, here; 1 Corinthians 6:16,17 , "joined." In the corresponding passage in Mark 10:7 ,
(from kolla, "glue"). In the NT it is used only in the Passive Voice, with reflexive force, in the sense of "cleaving unto," as of cleaving to one's wife, Matthew 19:5 ; some mss. have the intensive verb No. 2, here; 1 Corinthians 6:16,17 , "joined." In the corresponding passage in Mark 10:7 ,
Consent
"consenting" to the death of another. All these are cases of "consenting" to evil things. In 1 Corinthians 7:12,13 , it is used of an unbelieving wife's "consent" to dwell with her converted husband, and of an unbelieving husband's "consent" to dwell with a believing wife (AV, "be pleased;" RV, "be
"consenting" to the death of another. All these are cases of "consenting" to evil things. In 1 Corinthians 7:12,13 , it is used of an unbelieving wife's "consent" to dwell with her converted husband, and of an unbelieving husband's "consent" to dwell with a believing wife (AV, "be pleased;" RV, "be
Defraud
signifies "to rob, despoil, defraud," Mark 10:19 ; 1 Corinthians 6:8 ; 7:5 (of that which is due to the condition of natural relationship of husband and wife); in the Middle Voice, "to allow oneself to be defrauded," 1 Corinthians 6:7 ; in the Passive Voice, "bereft," 1 Timothy 6:5 , RV, with
signifies "to rob, despoil, defraud," Mark 10:19 ; 1 Corinthians 6:8 ; 7:5 (of that which is due to the condition of natural relationship of husband and wife); in the Middle Voice, "to allow oneself to be defrauded," 1 Corinthians 6:7 ; in the Passive Voice, "bereft," 1 Timothy 6:5 , RV, with
Discharged
in Romans 7:2,6 (AV, "is loosed," and "are delivered"). In ver. 2 the meaning is that the death of a woman's first husband makes void her status as a wife in the eyes of the Law; she is therefore "discharged" from the prohibition against remarrying; the prohibition is rendered ineffective in her case.
in Romans 7:2,6 (AV, "is loosed," and "are delivered"). In ver. 2 the meaning is that the death of a woman's first husband makes void her status as a wife in the eyes of the Law; she is therefore "discharged" from the prohibition against remarrying; the prohibition is rendered ineffective in her case.
Divorce, Divorcement
(RV, "is put away"); it is further used of "divorce" in Matthew 1:19 ; 19:3,7-9 ; Mark 10:2,4,11 ; Luke 16:18 . The Lord also used it of the case of a wife putting away her husband, Mark 10:12 , a usage among Greeks and Romans, not among Jews. See DISMISS. B — 1: ἀποστάσιον
(RV, "is put away"); it is further used of "divorce" in Matthew 1:19 ; 19:3,7-9 ; Mark 10:2,4,11 ; Luke 16:18 . The Lord also used it of the case of a wife putting away her husband, Mark 10:12 , a usage among Greeks and Romans, not among Jews. See DISMISS. B — 1: ἀποστάσιον
Else
"because;" in an ellipsis, "else," as in 1 Corinthians 7:14 , where the ellipsis would be "if the unbelieving husband were not sanctified in the wife, your children would be unclean;" cp. Romans 11:6,22 ; 1 Corinthians 5:10 ; Hebrews 9:26 . Sometimes it introduces a question, as in Romans 3:6
"because;" in an ellipsis, "else," as in 1 Corinthians 7:14 , where the ellipsis would be "if the unbelieving husband were not sanctified in the wife, your children would be unclean;" cp. Romans 11:6,22 ; 1 Corinthians 5:10 ; Hebrews 9:26 . Sometimes it introduces a question, as in Romans 3:6
Father-in-Law
1: πενθερός ► (strong's #3995 — noun masculine — pentheros — pen-ther-os' ) "a wife's father" (from a root signifying "a bond, union"), is found in john 18:13 .
1: πενθερός ► (strong's #3995 — noun masculine — pentheros — pen-ther-os' ) "a wife's father" (from a root signifying "a bond, union"), is found in john 18:13 .
Give
— ap-on-em'-o ) "to assign, apportion" (apo, "away," nemo, "to distribute"), is rendered "giving" in 1 Peter 3:7 , of giving honor to the wife. In the papyri writings it is said of a prefect who "gives" to all their dues. In the Sept., Deuteronomy 4:19 . 11: ποιέω
— ap-on-em'-o ) "to assign, apportion" (apo, "away," nemo, "to distribute"), is rendered "giving" in 1 Peter 3:7 , of giving honor to the wife. In the papyri writings it is said of a prefect who "gives" to all their dues. In the Sept., Deuteronomy 4:19 . 11: ποιέω
Hate, Hateful, Hater, Hatred
of disregard for one's life relatively to the claims of Christ; Ephesians 5:29 , negatively, of one's flesh, i.e. of one's own, and therefore a man's wife as one with him. Note: In 1 John 3:15 , he who "hates" his brother is called a murderer; for the sin lies in the inward disposition, of which
of disregard for one's life relatively to the claims of Christ; Ephesians 5:29 , negatively, of one's flesh, i.e. of one's own, and therefore a man's wife as one with him. Note: In 1 John 3:15 , he who "hates" his brother is called a murderer; for the sin lies in the inward disposition, of which
Head
metaphorically, of the authority or direction of God in relation to Christ, of Christ in relation to believing men, of the husband in relation to the wife, 1 Corinthians 11:3 ; of Christ in relation to the Church, Ephesians 1:22 ; 4:15 ; 5:23 ; Colossians 1:18 ; 2:19 ; of Christ in relation to principalities
metaphorically, of the authority or direction of God in relation to Christ, of Christ in relation to believing men, of the husband in relation to the wife, 1 Corinthians 11:3 ; of Christ in relation to the Church, Ephesians 1:22 ; 4:15 ; 5:23 ; Colossians 1:18 ; 2:19 ; of Christ in relation to principalities
Heir
co-inheritor" (sun, "with," and No. 1), "is used of Issac and Jacob as participants with Abraham in the promises of God, Hebrews 11:9 ; of husband and wife who are also united in Christ, 1 Peter 3:7 ; of Gentiles who believe, as participants in the Gospel with Jews who believe, Ephesians 3:6 ; and
co-inheritor" (sun, "with," and No. 1), "is used of Issac and Jacob as participants with Abraham in the promises of God, Hebrews 11:9 ; of husband and wife who are also united in Christ, 1 Peter 3:7 ; of Gentiles who believe, as participants in the Gospel with Jews who believe, Ephesians 3:6 ; and
Hinder, Hindrance
mss.), where the significance virtually is "who broke up the road along which you were travelling so well?;" of "hindrances" to the prayers of husband and wife, through low standards of marital conduct, 1 Peter 3:7 (ekkopto, "to cut out, repulse," in some mss.). A — 2: κωλύω
mss.), where the significance virtually is "who broke up the road along which you were travelling so well?;" of "hindrances" to the prayers of husband and wife, through low standards of marital conduct, 1 Peter 3:7 (ekkopto, "to cut out, repulse," in some mss.). A — 2: κωλύω
Honey
liquid "honey" mentioned in Psalm 19:10 ; Proverbs 16:24 is regarded as the best; a cruse of it was part of the present brought to Ahijah by Jeroboam's wife, 1 Kings 14:3 .
liquid "honey" mentioned in Psalm 19:10 ; Proverbs 16:24 is regarded as the best; a cruse of it was part of the present brought to Ahijah by Jeroboam's wife, 1 Kings 14:3 .
Honor
given by servants to their master, 1 Timothy 6:1 ; (12) to be given to wives by husbands, 1 Peter 3:7 ; (13) said of the husband's use of the wife, in contrast to the exercise of the passion of lust, 1 Thessalonians 4:4 (some regard the "vessel" here as the believer's body); (14) of that
given by servants to their master, 1 Timothy 6:1 ; (12) to be given to wives by husbands, 1 Peter 3:7 ; (13) said of the husband's use of the wife, in contrast to the exercise of the passion of lust, 1 Thessalonians 4:4 (some regard the "vessel" here as the believer's body); (14) of that
