betrothedμνηστεύω
mnēsteuō · Greek Verb (participle)
A legal state of engagement in the Jewish culture that was considered as binding as marriage, requiring a formal divorce to dissolve. During this period, the couple was legally husband and wife, though they did not yet cohabit.
Holy SpiritΠνεῦμα Ἅγιον
Pneuma Hagion · Greek Noun phrase
The third person of the Trinity, the agent of divine power and presence. In the New Testament, He is the source of new life and the one who miraculously effected the incarnation in Mary's womb.
justδίκαιος
dikaios · Greek Adjective
One who is upright, righteous, or in conformity with God's law. In a biblical context, it implies a person whose life and actions align with the moral will of God.
divorceἀπολύω
apolyō · Greek Verb
A formal legal separation between a husband and wife. Under Mosaic law, this was necessary to dissolve the contract of betrothal.
angelἄγγελος
angelos · Greek Noun
A celestial messenger sent by God to deliver His message to humanity. Angels act as ministers of God's will and are frequently involved in the pivotal events of redemptive history.
son of Davidυἱὸς Δαυίδ
hyios Dauid · Greek Noun phrase
A biological and covenantal designation highlighting Joseph's lineage as a descendant of the great King of Israel, establishing the legal line of succession for the Messiah through Joseph.
JesusἸησοῦς
Iēsous · Greek Noun
The personal name given to the Son of God, meaning 'The Lord is salvation.' It signifies His mission to rescue His people from the penalty, power, and presence of sin.
saveσῴζω
sōzō · Greek Verb
To deliver, rescue, or preserve from danger, destruction, or, most importantly in a biblical context, from the consequences and dominion of sin.
sinsἁμαρτία
hamartia · Greek Noun
Missing the mark of God's moral law or standard; an act or state of rebellion that alienates humanity from God and requires atonement.
fulfillπληρόω
plēroō · Greek Verb
To bring to pass, complete, or realize what was promised or foretold by God in Scripture.
virginπαρθένος
parthenos · Greek Noun
A young woman, specifically one who has not had sexual relations. In this context, it emphasizes the miraculous, supernatural nature of the Incarnation.
Immanuelעִמָּנוּאֵל / Ἐμμανουήλ
Emmanouēl · Hebrew/Greek Noun
A Hebrew name meaning 'God is with us,' highlighting the divine presence and fellowship God establishes with His people through the Incarnation.
angelἄγγελος
angelos · Greek Noun
A supernatural messenger sent by God to communicate His will, guidance, or revelation to human beings.
knewγινώσκω
ginōskō · Greek Verb
A biblical euphemism for sexual intercourse, signifying intimate physical union between a husband and wife.
