μνηστεύω mnēsteúō

Meaning

to give a souvenir (engagement present), i.e. betroth

In the King James Version: espouse

Derivation: from a derivative of G3415 (μνάομαι);

Where it is used

• Matthew 1:18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged in marriage to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit.
• Luke 1:27 to a virgin pledged in marriage to a man named Joseph, who was of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary.
• Luke 2:5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to him in marriage and was expecting a child.