[Thinkin' Gal]

Even if "lived together" is used, the meaning is the same. That is, the timeframe described is when they were espoused, but did not live together yet, meaning the marriage had not been consummated, which is what would have happened when they did eventually live (join) together.

The idea Mary and Joseph had a real marriage, tends to irritate some folks.

[ksen]

Even if "lived together" is used, the meaning is the same.

I know, but I am trying to be accomodating right now. ;^)