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But we cannot give them our daughters as wives.” For the Israelites had sworn, “Cursed is he who gives a wife to a Benjamite.”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
However we may not give them wives of our daughters, for the children of Israel had sworn, saying, ‘Cursed is he who gives a wife to Benjamin.’”
World English Bible (WEB)
Howbeit we may{H3201}{(H8799)} not give{H5414}{(H8800)} them wives{H802} of our daughters{H1323}: for the children{H1121} of Israel{H3478} have sworn{H7650}{(H8738)}, saying{H559}{(H8800)}, Cursed{H779}{(H8803)} be he that giveth{H5414}{(H8802)} a wife{H802} to Benjamin{H1144}.
Strong's King James
and we—we are not able to give to them wives out of our daughters, for the sons of Israel have sworn, saying, Cursed is he who is giving a wife to Benjamin.’
Young's Literal Translation
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