1. Song of Solomon 8:8 (ESV)
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Why do they ask what to do with her till the day she is spoken for?

Song of Solomon 8:8 (ESV)

8 We have a little sister, and she has no breasts. What shall we do for our sister on the day when she is spoken for?

These brothers regard her as their possession, as well as their responsibility, until her hand is requested in marriage.1

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