of thy brethren] That is, of thy kinred, tribe or nation. uncircumcised] For by Gods expresse commandment, they were forbidden to marry with such, unlesse they became proselytes to their religion, and entred into the same covenant, Exodus 23:22. 34. 12, 16. Deuteronomy 7:2-3. for she pleaseth me] Hebr. she is right in mine eyes, This he speaketh, not carried with lust of youth, but by a secret motion of the spirit, which he concealeth, chusing rather to manifest it by his ensuing actions, then by his words.