Genesis 34:9

And make ye marriages with us, and give your daughters unto us, and take our daughters unto you.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 34:9

BSB

Intermarry with us; give us your daughters, and take our daughters for yourselves.

AKJV

And make you marriages with us, and give your daughters to us, and take our daughters to you.

CPDV

And let us celebrate marriages with one with another. Give us your daughters, and receive our daughters.

ERV

And make ye marriages with us; give your daughters unto us, and take our daughters unto you.

NHEB

Arrange marriages with us. Give your daughters to us, and take our daughters for yourselves.

SMT

And contract ye marriages with us; ye shall give your daughters to us, and ye shall take our daughters to you.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 34:9

AndmakeyemarriagesH2859VerbwithusandgiveH5414VerbyourdaughtersH1323untousandtakeH3947VerbourdaughtersH1323untoyou

Commentary for Genesis 34:9

Please note: this is not Scripture

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

Overview of Genesis 34:9

Summary

Reciprocal marriage exchange proposed for alliance

Event

Marriage exchange proposed

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC