betroth

also known as: betrothal

Meaning: to promise “by one’s truth”

Men and women were betrothed, when they made a covenant to be married, that is 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 (Deuteronomy 28:30; Judges 14:2, 8; Matthew 1:18-21).

The term is figuratively employed of the spiritual connection between God and his people (Hos. 2:19-20).

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