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They said, "We will call the young lady, and ask her."
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The Balance of Consent
All commentators agree that by 'inquiring at her mouth,' Rebekah's family affirmed her personal consent was essential. While they had approved the match, they did not exercise 'tyranny' (as Calvin notes) but sought her willing agreement, presenting a model that balances parental guidance with individual choice.
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Genesis
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18th Century
Presbyterian
26. קרד qādad — “bow the head.” השׁתחוה shâchâh — “bow the body.”
29. לבן lābān — “Laban, white.”
In this circum…
16th Century
Protestant
We will call the damsel. Bethuel, who had previously unreservedly given his daughter in marriage, now seems to adhere with little constanc…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they said, we will call the damsel Who perhaps through modesty had withdrawn herself to her own apartment, while…
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