Lexicon :: Strong's G3423 - mnēsteuō
μνηστεύω
Transliteration
mnēsteuō
(Key)
Pronunciation
mnace-tyoo'-o
Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
Dictionary Aids
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KJV Translation Count — Total: 3x
The KJV translates Strong's G3423 in the following manner: espouse (3x).
to woo her and ask her in marriage
to be promised in marriage, be betrothed
Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
μνηστεύω mnēsteúō, mnace-tyoo'-o; from a derivative of G3415; to give a souvenir (engagement present),
i.e. betroth:—espouse.
STRONGS G3423:
μνηστεύω: passive, perfect participle μεμνηστευμενος (R G) and ἐμνηστευμενος (L T Tr WH) (cf. s Grammar, § 12, 10; , under the word; Tdf. Proleg., p. 121); 1 aorist participle μνηστευθεις; (μνηστός betrothed, espoused); from down; the Sept. for אֵרֵשׂ; τινα (γυναῖκα), to woo her and ask her in marriage; passive to be promised in marriage, be betrothed: τίνι,
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