G3423Greekἐmnēsteyménῃ
ἐμνηστευμένῃ
to give a souvenir (betrothal present), i.e., betroth
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Total Occurrences
2
Books
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Old Testament
3
New Testament
Detailed Definition
- 1to be promised in marriage, be betrothed
Etymology & Derivation
from a derivative of g3415
Scholarly Notes
unlike modern day engagement, betrothal always ends in marriage. consider how joseph intended to put mary away privately instead of calling off the marriage (matthew 1:19).