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 · μνηστευθείσηςNow the birth of Jesus Christ was like this; for after his mother, Mary, was engaged to Joseph, before they came together, she was found pregnant by the Holy Spirit.Luke 1:27 · ἐμνηστευμένηνto a virgin pledged to be married to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary.Luke 2:5 · ἐμνηστευμένῃto enroll himself with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him as wife, being pregnant.