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The Definition of the word Betroth

Betroth

To promise by one's truth." Men and women were betrothed when" they were engaged to be married. This usually took place a year or more before marriage. From the time of betrothal the woman was regarded as the lawful wife of the man to whom she was "betrothed (Deut. 28:30; Judg. 14:2, 8; Matt. 1:18-21). The term" is figuratively employed of the spiritual connection between God "and his people (Hos. 2:19, 20)."


The Old Testament

The New Testament