Event
Espousal of Mary
Mary is betrothed to Joseph, a descendant of David, around the time the angel Gabriel visits her (Luke 1:27). Matthew records that Joseph, on learning she was pregnant, planned to quietly end the engagement before an angel reassured him in a dream (Matthew 1:18-19).
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Espousal of Mary's place in the wider story of Scripture, connecting the people, places, families, and events tied to their life. See how these relationships overlap and form a single picture instead of separate lists.
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Scripture References
2 verses describe Espousal of Mary
| Reference | Verse |
|---|---|
| Matthew 1:18 | Now 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 1:27 | To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. |
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