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Genesis 34:21
As for these men, in peace, they are with us—let them therefore dwell in the land and go through it, for, the land, lo! it is roomy on both hands before them,—their daughters, let us take to us for wives, and our daughters, let us give to them.
Genesis 34:21 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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Genesis 34:21 in other translations
These men are peaceable with us; therefore let them dwell in the land, and trade therein; for the land, behold, it is large enough for them; let us take their daughters to us for wives, and let us give them our daughters.
“These men are at peace with us. Let them live and trade in our land; indeed, it is large enough for them. Let us take their daughters in marriage and give our daughters to them.
“These men are peaceful with us. Therefore let them live in the land and trade in it. For behold, the land is large enough for them. Let’s take their daughters to us for wives, and let’s give them our daughters.
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In context
18 And their words looked fair in the eyes of Hamor,—and in the eyes of Shechem, Hamor’s son;
19 and the young man deferred not to do the thing, because he had delight in Jacob’s daughter,—he, moreover being more honourable than all the house of his father.
20 So Hamor entered with Shechem his son into the gate of their city,—and they spake unto the men of their city, saying:
21 As for these men, in peace, they are with us—let them therefore dwell in the land and go through it, for, the land, lo! it is roomy on both hands before them,—their daughters, let us take to us for wives, and our daughters, let us give to them.
22 Only herein, will the men consent to us, to dwell with us, to become one people,—If we circumcise to us every male, even as they are circumcised.
23 Their herds and their substance, and all their beasts, shall they, not be, ours? Only, we must consent to them, that they may dwell with us.
24 And they hearkened unto Hamor, and unto Shechem his son, even all that were going forth out of the gate of his city,—and every male was circumcised, all that were going forth out of the gate of his city.
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