KJV ORIGINAL
And Shechem said unto her father and unto her brethren, Let me find grace in your eyes, and what ye shall say unto me I will give.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Shechem said to her father and to her brothers, 'Please show me favor, and whatever you ask of me, I will give.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Shechem is desperately pleading with Dinah's family to approve his marriage to her, promising to pay whatever price they demand.
📚 Historical Context
This follows Shechem's assault on Dinah, Jacob's daughter, after which he claims to love her and wants to marry her. In ancient Near Eastern culture, marriages were arranged between families, and a bride price was typically negotiated. Shechem is attempting to legitimize his actions through proper family negotiations.
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