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μνηστεύω

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Gloss: to betroth

Transliteration: mnēsteuō

Strong’s: G3423

μνηστεύω
[in LXX for אָרַשׂ pi., pu. ;]
__1. to woo and win, espouse.
__2. to promise in marriage, betroth; pass., of the woman, to be be­trothed: with dative of person(s), Mat.1:18, Luk.1:27 2:5.†
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