G718: ἁρμόζω
harmózō · “to betroth”
Definition
to joint, i.e. (figuratively) to woo (reflexively, to betroth)
KJV translates it as: espouse
Word origin: from G719 (ἁρμός);
Extended definition
ἁρμόζω
(ἁρμός), [in LXX for אמן, etc. ;]
1. to fit, join.
2. of marriage, to betroth. Mid.,
(a) to join to oneself, marry, take to wife; (b) to give in marriage: 2Co.11:2 (for this there is no direct parallel. But see M, Pr., 160; MM, see word).†
(AS)
(ἁρμός), [in LXX for אמן, etc. ;]
1. to fit, join.
2. of marriage, to betroth. Mid.,
(a) to join to oneself, marry, take to wife; (b) to give in marriage: 2Co.11:2 (for this there is no direct parallel. But see M, Pr., 160; MM, see word).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G718 is translated
- i have betrothed ×1
Bible verses with G718 (harmózō)
Harmózō appears in 1 verse.
- 2 Corinthians 11:2
For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.