10 So you shall dwell with us, and the land shall be before you. Dwell and trade in it, and acquire possessions for yourselves in it.”

11 Then Shechem said to her father and her brothers, “Let me find favor in your eyes, and whatever you say to me I will give. 12 Ask me ever so much (A)dowry[a] and gift, and I will give according to what you say to me; but give me the young woman as a wife.”

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  1. Genesis 34:12 bride-price

10 You can settle among us;(A) the land is open to you.(B) Live in it, trade[a] in it,(C) and acquire property in it.(D)

11 Then Shechem said to Dinah’s father and brothers, “Let me find favor in your eyes,(E) and I will give you whatever you ask. 12 Make the price for the bride(F) and the gift I am to bring as great as you like, and I’ll pay whatever you ask me. Only give me the young woman as my wife.”

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  1. Genesis 34:10 Or move about freely; also in verse 21