G3423

μνηστεύω

mnēsteuō

Verb · From a derivative of μνάομαι (G3415)

From a derivative of G3415; to give a souvenir (engagement present), i.e. betroth:—espouse.

Outline

to woo her and ask her in marriage
to be promised in marriage, be betrothed

Usages

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.

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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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Luke 2:5

To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

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