Strongs Number: G1918
- Greek Word
- ἐπιγαμβρεύω
- Transliteration
- epigambreuō
- Phonetic
- ep-ee-gam-bryoo'-o
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- Strongs Definition
-
to form affinity with that is (specifically) in a levirate way
- Thayers Definition
-
1. to be related to by marriage, enter into affinity with
a. become any one's father-in-law or son-in-law
b. to marry the widow of a brother who has died childless
- Origin
- From G1909 and a derivative of G1062
- Bible Usage
- marry.