woo

, . to fit join , . Mid., of marriage to betroth , , ; to join to oneself marry take to wife : (for this there is no direct parallel. But v. M, , 160; MM, s.v.).† to give in marriage II Co 11:2 Pr.

I fit, join; mid: (the middle indicating deep personal interest) I espouse, betroth; mid: I take a wife, give in marriage.

to betroth

to joint, i.e. (figuratively) to woo (reflexively, to betroth)

espouse

ἁρμόζω (ἁρμός), [in LXX for אמן, etc. ;] 1. to fit, join. 2. of marriage, to betroth. Mid., (a) to join to oneself, marry, take to wife; (b) to give in marriage: 2Co.11:2 (for this there is no direct parallel. But see M, Pr., 160; MM, see word).† (AS)