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), Matthew 1:18, Luke 1:27; 2:5.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as μνηστεύω:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Matthew 1:18μνηστευθείσης · was pledged in marriageThis is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged in marriage to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit.
- Luke 1:27ἐμνηστευμένην · pledged in marriage…to a virgin pledged in marriage to a man named Joseph, who was of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary.
- Luke 2:5ἐμνηστευμένῃ · pledged to him in marriageHe went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to him in marriage and was expecting a child.