[Greek] παρθένος (parthenos),[Latin] virgo: virgin, a chaste person, an unmarried person, one who has had no sexual relations; Mt.1:23, Lk. 1:27, Act.21:9, 1Cor.7:25, 2Cor.11:2, Mt.1:16, Rev.114:4
The Parthenon
Background Information:
Greek culture: The Parthenon was a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena. This temple’s main function was to shelter the stature Athena
Parthenos (Athena the Virgin). Young virgins (representing youth and innocence) held great power in religious services.
Old Testament: The 3rd century B.C Jewish writers translated the Hebrew word alba into the Greek parthenos in the Septuagint. St. Jerome, who learned from the Hebrew writers, translated the Greek term parthenos into the Latin virgo.
New Testament: The gospel writers make references to an unusual birth of a virgin. Scriptural references to Sarah and Elizabeth set the stage for a miraculous birth of a child with Mary. In addition to Mary, the term virgin is illustrated in other ways.
Scripture:
“Behold, the virgin shall be with child and bear a son, and they shall name Him Immanuel.” Mt.1:23
The scripture passage makes reference to Isa.7:14. Matthew was speaking to a Jewish audience. It interesting to note that Matthew uses the Greek parthenos, rather than the Hebrew alba, meaning young girl. This gives credence to the extraordinary birth of Jesus.
“He had four virgin daughter gifted with prophecy.” Act.21:9
This mostly likely infers that these daughters are still very young.
“For I am jealous of you with the jealousy of God, since I betrothed you to one husband to present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.” 2 Cor.11:2
Paul makes allusions to covenantal relationship between Christ and His Church. Jesus is the Bridegroom. The Church is the bride. This illustrates the nuptial relationship between God and His Church.
Conclusion:
Virgin, parthogenesis
Parthogenesis is the study of the development of an unfertilized organism among lower plants and some invertebrate animals.