# μνηστεύομαι (mnēsteuomai)

Strong’s G3423. 3 New Testament occurrences.

I ask in marriage; pass: I am betrothed.

Lexicon: Dodson, public domain.

Canonical: https://apologetics.wiki/bible/greek/mnesteuomai-g3423

## Occurrences

- [Matthew 1:18](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/matthew/1/18) — Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy…
- [Luke 1:27](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/luke/1/27) — To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary.
- [Luke 2:5](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/luke/2/5) — To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.