ΝΥΜΦΑΓΩΓΟΣ, νυμφαγωγος
NYMPHAGŌGOS, nymphagōgos
Sounds Like: nim-fa-go-GOS
Translations: bridesman, friend of the bridegroom, best man, wedding attendant, a bridesman, a friend of the bridegroom
From the root: ΝΥΜΦΗ, ΑΓΩΓΟΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This is a compound word formed from 'νύμφη' (nymphe), meaning 'bride' or 'young woman', and 'ἀγωγός' (agogos), meaning 'leading' or 'guiding'. It refers to a person who escorts or leads the bride, often a friend of the bridegroom, similar to a best man or groomsman in modern weddings. It describes someone who plays a significant role in the wedding procession or ceremony.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G3566 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
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