Genesis 34:17

But if ye will not hearken unto us, to be circumcised; then will we take our daughter, and we will be gone.

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Other Translations for Genesis 34:17

BSB

But if you will not agree to be circumcised, then we will take our sister and go."

AKJV

But if you will not listen to us, to be circumcised; then will we take our daughter, and we will be gone.

CPDV

But if you will not be circumcised, we will take our daughter and withdraw."

ERV

But if ye will not hearken unto us, to be circumcised; then will we take our daughter, and we will be gone.

NHEB

But if you will not listen to us and be circumcised, then we will take our daughter and go away."

SMT

And if ye will not listen to us to be circumcised, and we will take out daughter and depart.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 34:17

ButifyewillnothearkenH8085untoustobecircumcisedH4135VerbthenwillwetakeH3947VerbourdaughterH1323andwewillbegoneH1980Verb

Commentary for Genesis 34:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 34:17

Summary

Threat of departure if ritual requirement rejected

Event

Ultimatum delivered

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC