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Genesis 34:14
“We cannot do such a thing,” they said. “To give our sister to an uncircumcised man would be a disgrace to us.
Genesis 34:14 · Berean Standard Bible
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Genesis 34:14 in other translations
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:
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.
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.
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In context
11 Then Shechem said to Dinah’s father and brothers, “Grant me this favor, and I will give you whatever you ask.
12 Demand a high dowry and an expensive gift, and I will give you whatever you ask. Only give me the girl as my wife!”
13 But because Shechem had defiled their sister Dinah, Jacob’s sons answered him and his father Hamor deceitfully.
14 “We cannot do such a thing,” they said. “To give our sister to an uncircumcised man would be a disgrace to us.
15 We will consent to this on one condition, that you become circumcised like us—every one of your males.
16 Then we will give you our daughters and take your daughters for ourselves. We will dwell among you and become one people.
17 But if you will not agree to be circumcised, then we will take our sister and go.”
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