Genesis 34:12
What does Genesis 34:12 mean?
A plain-English look at Genesis 34:12 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Ask 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.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Ask 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.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Ask 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.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949However great you make the bride-price and payment, I will give it; only let me have the girl for my wife.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862multiply on me exceedingly dowry and gift, and I give as ye say unto me, and give to me the young person for a wife.'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Raise the dowry, and ask gifts, and I will gladly give what you shall demand: only give me this damsel to wife.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Impose on me very much as dowry and gift, and I will give according as ye shall say to me; but give me the maiden as wife.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Samuel 3:14
And David sent messengers to Ish-bosheth, Saul’s son, saying, Deliver me my wife Michal, whom I betrothed to me for a hundred foreskins of the Philistines.
- Deuteronomy 22:28
If a man find a damsel that is a virgin, that is not betrothed, and lay hold on her, and lie with her, and they be found;
- Genesis 31:41
These twenty years have I been in thy house; I served thee fourteen years for thy two daughters, and six years for thy flock: and thou hast changed my wages ten times.
- Matthew 14:17
And they say unto him, We have here but five loaves, and two fishes.
- Genesis 29:18
And Jacob loved Rachel; and he said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter.
- Genesis 24:53
And the servant brought forth jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment, and gave them to Rebekah: he gave also to her brother and to her mother precious things.
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