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Genesis 34:12

American Standard Version

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.

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Genesis 34:12 in other translations

Ask me a great amount for a dowry, and I will give whatever you ask of me, but give me the young lady as a wife.”

Genesis 34:12 · World English Bible

Genesis 34:12 in context

  1. 10And ye shall dwell with us: and the land shall be before you; dwell and trade ye therein, and get you possessions therein.
  2. 11And 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 13And the sons of Jacob answered Shechem and Hamor his father with guile, and spake, because he had defiled Dinah their sister,
  5. 14and said unto them, We cannot do this thing, to give our sister to one that is uncircumcised; for that were a reproach unto us.