Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And seest among the captives a beautiful woman, and hast a desire unto her, that thou wouldest have her to thy wife;

Bible References

Desire

Genesis 6:2
some divine beings noticed how attractive human women were, so they took wives for themselves from a selection that pleased them.
Genesis 12:14
As Abram was entering Egypt, the Egyptians noticed how beautiful Sarai was.
Genesis 29:18
Jacob loved Rachel, so he made this offer to Laban: "I'll serve you for seven years for Rachel, your younger daughter."
Genesis 34:3
He was attached to Dinah, Jacob's daughter, since he loved the young woman and spoke tenderly to her.
Judges 14:2
Then he returned and told his father and mother, "In Timnah I saw a woman of Philistine origin." He ordered them, "Get her for me as a wife. Now!"
Proverbs 6:25
Do not focus on her beauty in your mind, nor allow her to take you prisoner with her flirting eyes,
Proverbs 31:10
Who can find a capable wife? Her value far exceeds the finest jewels.

That

Numbers 31:18
You are to allow the young women who haven't yet had sexual relations with a man to live for yourselves."

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