G3423 μνηστεύω
Strong's Greek Concordance · 3 KJV occurrences
μνηστεύω
mnēsteúō
Definition
to give a souvenir (engagement present), i.e. betroth
KJV Renderings
espouse
Derivation / Etymology
from a derivative of G3415 (μνάομαι);
KJV Verses (3)
- 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 1:27To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary.
- Luke 2:5To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.