Luke 1:27
New Testament • 12 words with Strong's data
"To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary."
Word-by-Word Analysis
בְּתוּלָה
bᵉthûwlâh
a virgin (from her privacy); sometimes (by continuation) a bride; also (figuratively) a city or state
μνηστεύω
mnēsteúō
to give a souvenir (engagement present), i.e. betroth
אִישׁ
ʼîysh
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.
שֵׁם
shêm
an appellation, as amark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
יוֹסֵף
Yôwçêph
Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
בַּיִת
bayith
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
דָּוִד
Dâvid
David, the youngest son of Jesse
בְּתוּלָה
bᵉthûwlâh
a virgin (from her privacy); sometimes (by continuation) a bride; also (figuratively) a city or state
שֵׁם
shêm
an appellation, as amark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
Μαρία
María
Maria or Mariam (i.e. Mirjam), the name of six Christian females
Key Terms in This Verse
μνηστεύω mnēsteúō
to give a souvenir (engagement present), i.e. betroth
Study G3423 →בְּתוּלָה bᵉthûwlâh
a virgin (from her privacy); sometimes (by continuation) a bride; also (figuratively) a city or state
Study H1330 →בְּתוּלָה bᵉthûwlâh
a virgin (from her privacy); sometimes (by continuation) a bride; also (figuratively) a city or state
Study H1330 →Μαρία María
Maria or Mariam (i.e. Mirjam), the name of six Christian females
Study G3137 →אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.
Study H834 →שֵׁם shêm
an appellation, as amark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
Study H8034 →שֵׁם shêm
an appellation, as amark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
Study H8034 →בַּיִת bayith
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
Study H1004 →Cross References
Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.
Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.
Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
How long wilt thou go about, O thou backsliding daughter? for the LORD hath created a new thing in the earth, A woman shall compass a man.
And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.
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