{"def":{"short":"to promise to marry","long":["to betroth, to espouse, to promise to marry",["(Piel) to betroth (man or woman)","(Pual) to be betrothed"]]},"deriv":"a primitive root","pronun":{"ipa":"ʔɔːˈrɑɬ","ipa_mod":"ʔɑːˈʁɑs","sbl":"ʾāraś","dic":"aw-RAHS","dic_mod":"ah-RAHS"},"comment":"Unlike modern day engagement, betrothal always ends in marriage. Consider how Joseph intended to put Mary away privately instead of calling off the marriage (Matthew 1:19)."}