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Strong's #3423: mnesteuo (pronounced mnace-tyoo'-o)

from a derivative of 3415; to give a souvenir (engagement present), i.e. betroth:--espouse.




Thayer's Greek Lexicon:

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mnēsteuō

1) to woo her and ask her in marriage

2) to be promised in marriage, be betrothed

Part of Speech: verb

Relation: from a derivative of G3415




Usage:

This word is used 3 times:

Matthew 1:18: "his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together,"
Luke 1:27: "To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of"
Luke 2:5: "with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child."









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