Genesis 34:17 akjv — But if you will not listen to us, to be circumcised; then will we take our daughter, and we will be gone.

American King James Version

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

— Genesis 34:17, American King James Version

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Genesis 34 — Context

14

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:

15

But in this will we consent to you: If you will be as we be, that every male of you be circumcised;

16

Then will we give our daughters to you, and we will take your daughters to us, and we will dwell with you, and we will become one people.

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

18

And their words pleased Hamor, and Shechem Hamor’s son.

19

And the young man deferred not to do the thing, because he had delight in Jacob’s daughter: and he was more honorable than all the house of his father. ¶

20

And Hamor and Shechem his son came to the gate of their city, and communed with the men of their city, saying,

Genesis 34:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 34:17 say?
Genesis 34:17 in the American King James Version reads: “But if you will not listen to us, to be circumcised; then will we take our daughter, and we will be gone. ”
Where is Genesis 34:17 in the Bible?
Genesis 34:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 34, verse 17.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 34:17.
What translation should I read Genesis 34:17 in?
Genesis 34:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 34:17?
Genesis 34:17 reads (AKJV): “But if you will not listen to us, to be circumcised; then will we take our daughter, and we will be gone. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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