Genesis 34:12-14
King James Version
12 Ask me never so much dowry and gift, and I will give according as ye shall say unto me: but give me the damsel to wife.
13 And the sons of Jacob answered Shechem and Hamor his father deceitfully, and said, because he had defiled Dinah their sister:
14 And they said unto them, We cannot do this thing, to give our sister to one that is uncircumcised; for that were a reproach unto us:
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Genesis 34:12-14
New King James Version
12 Ask me ever so much (A)dowry[a] and gift, and I will give according to what you say to me; but give me the young woman as a wife.”
13 But the sons of Jacob answered Shechem and Hamor his father, and spoke (B)deceitfully, because he had defiled Dinah their sister. 14 And they said to them, “We cannot do this thing, to give our sister to one who is (C)uncircumcised, for (D)that would be a reproach to us.
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- Genesis 34:12 bride-price
Genesis 34:12-14
New American Standard Bible
12 Demand of me ever so much bridal payment and gift, and I will give whatever you tell me; but give me the girl [a]in marriage.”
13 But Jacob’s sons answered Shechem and his father Hamor with deceit, because he had defiled their sister Dinah. 14 They said to them, “We cannot do this thing, that is, give our sister to a (A)man who is uncircumcised, for that would be a disgrace to us.
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- Genesis 34:12 Lit for a wife
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