Topic

Courtship

Passages from across the Bible

Passages on this topic

From Nave’s Topical Bible (1896), a historical reference index. The groupings are Nave’s; the verses are shown in the text used across this site.

Ancient customs of

Suitor visited the maid

  • Judges 14:7 Then Samson continued on his way down and spoke to the woman, because she was pleasing to his eyes.

Women proposed marriage

  • Ruth 3:9–13 “Who are you?” he asked. “I am your servant Ruth,” she replied. “Spread the corner of your garment over me, for you are a kinsman-redeemer.” Then Boaz said, “May the LORD bless you, my daughter. You have shown more kindness now than before, because you have not run after the younger men, whether ri…

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Scripture text: Berean Standard Bible.