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.† (AS)
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G3423 — μνηστεύω
mnēsteuō · to betroth · Greek
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Matthew 1:18 · μνηστευθείσηςThis 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.Luke 1:27 · ἐμνηστευμένηνto a virgin pledged in marriage to a man named Joseph, who was of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary.Luke 2:5 · ἐμνηστευμένῃHe went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to him in marriage and was expecting a child.