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Genesis 34:14
We cannot do what you demand, nor give our sister to one that is uncircumcised; which with us is unlawful and abominable.
Genesis 34:14 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
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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:
“We cannot do such a thing,” they said. “To give our sister to an uncircumcised man would be a disgrace 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 Sichem also said to her father and to her brethren: Let me find favour in your sight, and whatsoever you shall appoint I will give:
12 Raise the dowry, and ask gifts, and I will gladly give what you shall demand: only give me this damsel to wife.
13 The sons of Jacob answered Sichem and his father deceitfully, being enraged at the deflowering of their sister:
14 We cannot do what you demand, nor give our sister to one that is uncircumcised; which with us is unlawful and abominable.
15 But in this we may be allied with you, if you will be like us, and all the male sex among you be circumcised:
16 Then will we mutually give and take your daughters, and ours; and we will dwell with you, and will be one people:
17 But if you will not be circumcised, we will take our daughter and depart.
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