ἘΠΙΓΑΜΙΑ, ἐπιγαμια
EPIGAMIA, epigamia
Sounds Like: ep-ee-ga-MEE-ah
Translations: intermarriage, a marriage alliance, marriage
From the root: ἘΠΙΓΑΜΙΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to the act of intermarriage, often implying a marriage alliance between different groups or families. It describes the practice of marrying outside of one's immediate social or ethnic group, often for political or social reasons. It is a compound word formed from 'ἐπί' (upon, in addition to) and 'γάμος' (marriage).
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G1915 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
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