ἄγαμος
agamos
“unmarried”
Definition
unmarried
from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G1062 (γάμος);
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Noun
G:N-M/F
G:N-M/F
Occurrences
ἄγαμος appears 4 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
Now to the unmarried and widows I say this: It is good for them to remain unmarried, as I am.
But if she does, she must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband. And a husband must not divorce his wife.
I want you to be free from concern. The unmarried man is concerned about the work of the Lord, how he can please the Lord.
and his interests are divided. The unmarried woman or virgin is concerned about the work of the Lord, how she can be holy in both body and spirit. But the married woman is concerned about the affairs of this world, how she can please her husband.
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