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Genesis 34:14

What does Genesis 34:14 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 34:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And they said, It is not possible for us to give our sister to one who is without circumcision, for that would be a cause of shame to us:

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and say unto them, `We are not able to do this thing, to give our sister to one who hath a foreskin: for it <FI>is<Fi> a reproach to us.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

We cannot do what you demand, nor give our sister to one that is uncircumcised; which with us is unlawful and abominable.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

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

Context

v.13And the sons of Jacob answered Shechem and Hamor his father with guile, and spake, because he had defiled Dinah their sister,

v.14This passage

v.15Only on this condition will we consent unto you: if ye will be as we are, that every male of you be circumcised;

Cross references

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

  • 1 Samuel 14:6

    And Jonathan said to the young man that bare his armor, Come, and let us go over unto the garrison of these uncircumcised: it may be that Jehovah will work for us; for there is no restraint to Jehovah to save by many or by few.

  • Romans 4:11

    and he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had while he was in uncircumcision: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be in uncircumcision, that righteousness might be reckoned unto them;

  • Matthew 2:8

    And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search out exactly concerning the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word, that I also may come and worship him.

  • 1 Samuel 17:36

    Thy servant smote both the lion and the bear: and this uncircumcised Philistine shall be as one of them, seeing he hath defied the armies of the living God.

  • Genesis 17:14

    And the uncircumcised male who is not circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin, that soul shall be cut off from his people; he hath broken my covenant.

  • 1 Kings 21:9

    And she wrote in the letters, saying, Proclaim a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people:

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