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Genesis 34:13

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And the sons of Jacob answered Shechem and Hamor his father with guile, and spake, because he had defiled Dinah their sister,

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Genesis 34:13 in other translations

The sons of Jacob answered Shechem and Hamor his father with deceit when they spoke, because he had defiled Dinah their sister,

Genesis 34:13 · World English Bible

Genesis 34:13 in context

  1. 11And Shechem said unto her father and unto her brethren, Let me find favor in your eyes, and what ye shall say unto me I will give.
  2. 12Ask me never so much dowry and gift, and I will give according as ye shall say unto me: but give me the damsel to wife.
  3. 13And the sons of Jacob answered Shechem and Hamor his father with guile, and spake, because he had defiled Dinah their sister,
  4. 14and said unto them, We cannot do this thing, to give our sister to one that is uncircumcised; for that were a reproach unto us.
  5. 15Only on this condition will we consent unto you: if ye will be as we are, that every male of you be circumcised;