G3423: μνηστεύω
mnēsteúō · “to betroth”
Definition
to give a souvenir (engagement present), i.e. betroth
KJV translates it as: espouse
Word origin: from a derivative of G3415 (μνάομαι);
Extended definition
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)
[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)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G3423 is translated
- betrothed ×2
- at the pledging ×1
Bible verses with G3423 (mnēsteúō)
Mnēsteúō appears in 3 verses.
- 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.
- Luke 2:5
To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.