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 timesAppears 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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