μνηστεύω

mnēsteuōVerbG3423

to betroth

From: from a derivative of G3415 (μνάομαι);

Short Definition

to give a souvenir (engagement present), i.e. betroth

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to woo and win, espouse.
2.to promise in marriage, betroth; pass., of the woman, to be be­trothed
LXX Usage: for אָרַשׂ pi., pu.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
2
Matthew
1

Key Passages

  • Luke 1:27
  • Luke 2:5
  • Matthew 1:18

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