Strong's Lexicon gunaikeios: Womanly, feminine Original Word: γυναικεῖος Word Origin: Derived from γυνή (gynē), meaning "woman" or "wife." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "gunaikeios," related concepts can be found in terms like אִשָּׁה (ishah), meaning "woman" or "wife," which appears in various contexts throughout the Old Testament. Usage: The term "gunaikeios" is used to describe something that pertains to or is characteristic of a woman. It is an adjective that highlights qualities, attributes, or roles traditionally associated with women. In the context of the New Testament, it may refer to aspects of femininity or womanhood as understood in the cultural and religious setting of the time. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, gender roles were well-defined, with distinct expectations for men and women. Women were often associated with domestic responsibilities and were expected to exhibit qualities such as modesty, nurturing, and supportiveness. The early Christian community, while challenging some cultural norms, also upheld certain traditional views on gender roles, as reflected in various New Testament writings. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom guné Definition female NASB Translation woman (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1134: γυναικεῖοςγυναικεῖος, γυναικεῖα, γυναικεῖον, of or belonging to a woman, feminine, female: 1 Peter 3:7. (From Homer down; the Sept.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance wife, femaleFrom gune; feminine -- wife. see GREEK gune Forms and Transliterations γυναικεία γυναικείαν γυναικείον γυναικειω γυναικείω γυναικείῳ γυναικώνα γυναικώνι γυναικώνος γύναιον gunaikeio gunaikeiō gynaikeio gynaikeiō gynaikeíoi gynaikeíōiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |