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Betrothment
Morrish Bible Dictionary
or Among the Jews this was looked upon as being as binding as marriage, and could not be dissolved except by divorce. Certain laws were given as to a betrothed woman. Exodus 21:8,9; Deuteronomy 20:7; Deuteronomy 28:30 . Mary, the mother of the Lord Jesus, was betrothed to Joseph, and he contemplated putting her away privately, but was instructed as to the truth of her condition by the angel of the Lord. Matthew 1:18,19; Luke 1:27; Luke 2:5 . It is used symbolically to express Jehovah's favour to His ancient people in a future day, when He will 'betroth' them to Himself for ever. Hosea 2:19,20 . Also as to the position in which the church stands to Christ: Paul wrote to the Corinthian saints "I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ." 2 Corinthians 11:2 . The conduct of the saints should be true to this betrothal.
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Morrish, George. Entry for 'Betrothment'. Morrish Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/mbd/b/betrothment.html. 1897.
