Thematic Bible: Betrothal a quasi-marriage
Thematic Bible
Marriage » Betrothal a quasi-marriage
Now the birth of Jesus Christ was thus: His mother, Mary, that is, having been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found to be with child of the Holy Spirit.
to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.