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Selected Verse: Genesis 34:12 - King James
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| Ge 34:12 |
King James |
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. |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
| Ask me never so much dowry and gift--The gift refers to the presents made at betrothal, both to the bride elect and her relations (compare Gen 24:53), the dowry to a suitable settlement upon her. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
| Ask me never so much dowry - See Clarke on Gen 29:20 (note), etc. See the law relative to this, Exo 22:16, Exo 22:17. |
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.
17 If her father utterly refuse to give her unto him, he shall pay money according to the dowry of virgins.
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.
20 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel; and they seemed unto him but a few days, for the love he had to her.