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How old Mary when she married Joseph?

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The Hebrew word Almah refers to a young girl that reaches puberty but still under the care of her parents. Mary being an Almah may have been espoused to Joseph as early as when she was 12 years old. Her exact age when espoused to Joseph cannot be ascertained.

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