Thematic Bible
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Marriage » Modes of demanding women in
that I may put thee on oath, by Yahweh God of the heavens and God of the earth - That thou wilt not take a wife for my son, from among the daughters of the Canaanites in the midst of whom, I, am dwelling:
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Then came forth Hamor, father of Shechem, unto Jacob, - to speak with him.
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So then Hamor spake with them saying - As for Shechem my son, his soul hath be-come attached to your daughter, - I pray you give her to him, to wife.
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And, when David heard that Nabal was dead, he said - Blessed, be Yahweh, who hath maintained the plea of my reproach, at the hand of Nabal, and hath restrained, his servant, from wrong, yea, the wrong of Nabal, hath Yahweh turned back on his own head. Then sent David, and spake with Abigail, to take her to himself wife. And the servants of David came unto Abigail the Carmelitess, - and spake unto her, saying, David, hath sent us unto thee, to take thee to himself to wife.
Marriage » Often contracted by parents for children
Then came forth Hamor, father of Shechem, unto Jacob, - to speak with him.
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So then Hamor spake with them saying - As for Shechem my son, his soul hath be-come attached to your daughter, - I pray you give her to him, to wife.
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Now, therefore, if ye are dealing in lovingkindness and faithfulness with my lord, tell me, - and, if not, tell me, that I may turn unto the right hand or unto the left. Then answered Laban and Bethuel and said, from Yahweh, hath come forth the word, - we cannot speak unto thee ill or well. Go! Rebekah, is before thee, Take her and go thy way, - And let her become wife unto the son of thy lord, as Yahweh hath spoken.
Wife » Procured
Then spake Shechem unto Hamor his father, saying, - Take me this girl to wife! Now, Jacob, had heard that he had defiled Dinah his daughter, but, his sons, happened to be with his cattle in the field, - so Jacob kept quiet until they came in. Then came forth Hamor, father of Shechem, unto Jacob, - to speak with him. read more.
Now the sons of Jacob came in from the field as soon as they heard, and the men were grieved, and it was vexing to them exceedingly, - for, a disgraceful deed, had he done with Israel in lying with Jacob's daughter, seeing that so, it should not be done. So then Hamor spake with them saying - As for Shechem my son, his soul hath be-come attached to your daughter, - I pray you give her to him, to wife. And exchange ye daughters with us in marriage, - your daughters, shall ye give to us, and our daughters, shall ye take to you. And with us, stroll ye dwell, - and, the land, shall be before you, tarry, and go through it, and get possessions therein.
Now the sons of Jacob came in from the field as soon as they heard, and the men were grieved, and it was vexing to them exceedingly, - for, a disgraceful deed, had he done with Israel in lying with Jacob's daughter, seeing that so, it should not be done. So then Hamor spake with them saying - As for Shechem my son, his soul hath be-come attached to your daughter, - I pray you give her to him, to wife. And exchange ye daughters with us in marriage, - your daughters, shall ye give to us, and our daughters, shall ye take to you. And with us, stroll ye dwell, - and, the land, shall be before you, tarry, and go through it, and get possessions therein.
And Judah took a wife, for Er his firstborn, - and, her name, was Tamar.
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