μνηστεύω

mnēsteuō

Greek G3423 Verb 3 occurrences in 3 verses
μνηστεύω to betroth

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.†

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Lexicon: STEPBible Tyndale House Brief Lexicons (TBESH / TBESG) (CC BY 4.0)

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Concordance 3 verses

  1. Matthew 1:18 μνηστευθείσης

    This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged in marriage to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit.

  2. Luke 1:27 ἐμνηστευμένην

    to a virgin pledged in marriage to a man named Joseph, who was of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary.

  3. Luke 2:5 ἐμνηστευμένῃ

    He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to him in marriage and was expecting a child.

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