Genesis 34:14

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:

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 34:14

BSB
"We cannot do such a thing," they said. "To give our sister to an uncircumcised man would be a disgrace to us.
AKJV
And they said to them, We cannot do this thing, to give our sister to one that is uncircumcised; for that were a reproach to us:
CPDV
"We are not able to do what you ask, nor to give our sister to an uncircumcised man. For us, this is unlawful and abominable.
ERV
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:
NHEB
And said to them, "We can't do this thing, to give our sister to one who is uncircumcised; for that would be a disgrace to us.
SMT
And they will say to them, We shall not be able to do this word, to give our sister to a man which to him is uncircumcision; for this a reproach to us.

Commentary for Genesis 34:14

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 34:14
Summary
Religious objection used as pretext for demanding ritual compliance
Event
Circumcision condition stated
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative