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Only herein will the men consent unto us for to dwell with us, to be one people, if every male among us be circumcised, as they are circumcised.
Genesis 34:22
Arcana Coelestia #4457
4457. 'And give me the young woman for a wife' means provided the joining together takes place. This is clear from the meaning of 'giving as a wife' as a joining together, dealt with in 4434, in this case as provided the joining together takes place, because as yet no bargain has been made.
