Translations
Modern
…and say to the elders, “I gave my daughter in marriage to this man, but he has come to hate her.
Traditional
And the damsel’s father shall say unto the elders, I gave my daughter unto this man to wife, and he hateth her;
Literal
And the father of the young woman shall say to the elders, “I gave my daughter to this man as a wife, and he detests her.
Latin
…et dicet pater: Filiam meam dedi huic uxorem: quam quia odit,
Original
Hebrew
English
…and say to the elders, “I gave my daughter in marriage to this man, but he has come to hate her.
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Covenant Deuteronomy, Book of Marriage, Marriage Customs
Topics
Adultery: Penalties For Character: Defamation of, Punished Church: Rules of Discipline In, Mosaic and Christian Damages and Compensation: General Scriptures Concerning Government: Municipal: Devolving Upon a Local Senate and Executive officers Husband: General Scriptures Concerning Slander: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Virgin: Proofs of