Devine Scripture

Genesis 34:13

Genesis chapter 34 · verse 13 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And the sons of Jacob answered Shechem and Hamor his father deceitfully, and said, because he had defiled Dinah their sister:

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.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.

v.13This passage

v.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.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Matthew 28:13

    saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.

  • Proverbs 24:28

    Be not a witness against thy neighbor without cause; And deceive not with thy lips.

  • Proverbs 26:24

    He that hateth dissembleth with his lips; But he layeth up deceit within him:

  • Job 13:7

    Will ye speak unrighteously for God, And talk deceitfully for him?

  • Genesis 25:27

    And the boys grew: and Esau was a skilful hunter, a man of the field; and Jacob was a quiet man, dwelling in tents.

  • Proverbs 12:18

    There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.