Genesis 34:17 bbe — But if you will not undergo circumcision as we say, then we will take our daughter and go.

Bible in Basic English

"But if you will not undergo circumcision as we say, then we will take our daughter and go."

— Genesis 34:17, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 34 — Context

14

And they said, It is not possible for us to give our sister to one who is without circumcision, for that would be a cause of shame to us:

15

But on this condition only will we come to an agreement with you: if every male among you becomes like us and undergoes circumcision;

16

Then we will give our daughters to you and take your daughters to us and go on living with you as one people.

17

But if you will not undergo circumcision as we say, then we will take our daughter and go.

18

And their words were pleasing to Hamor and his son Shechem.

19

And without loss of time the young man did as they said, because he had delight in Jacob's daughter, and he was the noblest of his father's house.

20

Then Hamor and Shechem, his son, went to the meeting-place of their town, and said to the men of the town,

Genesis 34:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 34:17 say?
Genesis 34:17 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But if you will not undergo circumcision as we say, then we will take our daughter and go.”
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 (BBE): “But if you will not undergo circumcision as we say, then we will take our daughter and go.” 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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