


Genesis 34:12
Bible Versions
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.
Ask as large a bride-price as you like, I'll pay whatever you tell me. Just let me marry the girl."
Demand a high dowry and an expensive gift, and I will give you whatever you ask. Only give me the girl as my wife!”
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.
Note: Commentary is generated by AI with a directive for Biblical fidelity. Always rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.
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Exodus 22:16
¶ And if a man entice a maid that is not betrothed, and lie with her, he shall surely endow her to be his wife. -
Exodus 22:17
If her father utterly refuse to give her unto him, he shall pay money according to the dowry of virgins. -
Deuteronomy 22:28
If a man find a damsel [that is] a virgin, which is not betrothed, and lay hold on her, and lie with her, and they be found; -
Deuteronomy 22:29
Then the man that lay with her shall give unto the damsel's father fifty [shekels] of silver, and she shall be his wife; because he hath humbled her, he may not put her away all his days. -
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. -
2 Samuel 3:14
And David sent messengers to Ishbosheth Saul's son, saying, Deliver [me] my wife Michal, which I espoused to me for an hundred foreskins of the Philistines. -
1 Samuel 18:25
And Saul said, Thus shall ye say to David, The king desireth not any dowry, but an hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to be avenged of the king's enemies. But Saul thought to make David fall by the hand of the Philistines.