Genesis 34:11

What does Genesis 34:11 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 34:11 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And Shechem said unto her father and unto her brethren, Let me find favor in your eyes, and what ye shall say unto me I will give.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And Shechem said unto her father and unto her brethren, Let me find grace in your eyes, and what ye shall say unto me I will give.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And Shechem said unto her father and unto her brethren, Let me find favor in your eyes, and what ye shall say unto me I will give.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And Shechem said to her father and her brothers, If you will give ear to my request, whatever you say I will give to you.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And Shechem saith unto her father, and unto her brethren, `Let me find grace in your eyes, and that which ye say unto me, I give;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Sichem also said to her father and to her brethren: Let me find favour in your sight, and whatsoever you shall appoint I will give:

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And Shechem said to her father and to her brethren, Let me find favour in your eyes; and what ye shall say to me I will give.

Context

v.10And ye shall dwell with us: and the land shall be before you; dwell and trade ye therein, and get you possessions therein.

v.11This passage

v.12Ask 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.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Genesis 18:3

    and said, My lord, if now I have found favor in thy sight, pass not away, I pray thee, from thy servant:

  • Genesis 33:15

    And Esau said, Let me now leave with thee some of the folk that are with me. And he said, What needeth it? let me find favor in the sight of my lord.

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