Mnēsteúō — G3423
G3423 · Greek — μνηστεύω
Pronunciation: mnace-tyoo'-o
Definition
verb
to give a souvenir (engagement present), i.e. betroth
Usually translated as
espouse
Origin
from a derivative of G3415
Occurrences
Mnēsteúō occurs 3 times in the King James.
Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (1), Luke (2)
- Matthew 1:18 — Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused (μνηστευθείσης) to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.
- Luke 1:27 — To a virgin espoused (μεμνηστευμενην) to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary.
- Luke 2:5 — To be taxed with Mary his espoused (μεμνηστευμενη) wife, being great with child.
Strong's Lexicon — M