μνηστεύω (mnēsteúō) — Espouse
Greek word study: μνηστεύω (mnēsteúō), Strong's G3423. to give a souvenir (engagement present), i.e. betroth
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to give a souvenir (engagement present), i.e. betroth
KJV translation words: espouse
Strong's G3423 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 1:18 and last appears in Luke 2:5.
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Verses (all 3)
- Matthew 1:18 — μνηστευθείσης — At the pledging
- Luke 1:27 — ἐμνηστευμένην — betrothed
- Luke 2:5 — ἐμνηστευμένῃ — betrothed
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Named in this entry's derivation: G3415 μνάομαι (mnáomai).
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What does mnēsteúō (G3423) mean?
To give a souvenir (engagement present), i.e. betroth.
How is G3423 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G3423 as: espouse.
How often does μνηστεύω (mnēsteúō) appear?
Strong's G3423 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 1:18 and last appears in Luke 2:5.
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