Espousal; Espouse
Textsâš¡ IN BRIEF (SUMMARY)
Espousal and espouse denote the state of betrothal or marriage, with the American Standard Revised Version distinguishing between the two stages while the King James Version applies the term to both.
What is the meaning of Espousal; Espouse in the Bible?
Espousal and espouse denote the state of betrothal or marriage, with the American Standard Revised Version distinguishing between the two stages while the King James Version applies the term to both.
TEXTUAL SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing the distinction between betrothal and marriage clarifies the legal and social status of individuals in biblical narratives, such as the relationship between Joseph and Mary before their cohabitation.
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Source Attribution & Provenance
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