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Genesis 34:14

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and said unto them, We cannot do this thing, to give our sister to one that is uncircumcised; for that were a reproach unto us.

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Genesis 34:14 in other translations

and said to them, “We can’t do this thing, to give our sister to one who is uncircumcised; for that is a reproach to us.

Genesis 34:14 · World English Bible

Genesis 34:14 in context

  1. 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.
  2. 13And the sons of Jacob answered Shechem and Hamor his father with guile, and spake, because he had defiled Dinah their sister,
  3. 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.
  4. 15Only on this condition will we consent unto you: if ye will be as we are, that every male of you be circumcised;
  5. 16then will we give our daughters unto you, and we will take your daughters to us, and we will dwell with you, and we will become one people.