Greek Word Study · Strong’s G3423
μνηστεύω
mnēsteuō · “to betroth”
Used 3 times across 2 books
Definition
μνηστεύω
[in LXX for אָרַשׂ pi., pu. ;]
1. to woo and win, espouse.
2. to promise in marriage, betroth; pass., of the woman, to be betrothed: with dative of person(s), Mat.1:18, Luk.1:27 2:5.†
[in LXX for אָרַשׂ pi., pu. ;]
1. to woo and win, espouse.
2. to promise in marriage, betroth; pass., of the woman, to be betrothed: with dative of person(s), Mat.1:18, Luk.1:27 2:5.†
Where it appears
Matthew1
Luke2
In the text
Matthew 1:18Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.Luke 1:27To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary.Luke 2:5To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
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