Genesis 34:17 net — But if you do not agree to our terms by being circumcised, then we will take our sister and depart.”

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"But if you do not agree to our terms by being circumcised, then we will take our sister and depart.”"

— Genesis 34:17, NET Bible

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Genesis 34 — Context

14

They said to them,“We cannot give our sister to a man who is not circumcised, for it would be a disgrace to us.

15

We will give you our consent on this one condition: You must become like us by circumcising all your males.

16

Then we will give you our daughters to marry, and we will take your daughters as wives for ourselves, and we will live among you and become one people.

17

But if you do not agree to our terms by being circumcised, then we will take our sister and depart.”

18

Their offer pleased Hamor and his son Shechem.

19

The young man did not delay in doing what they asked because he wanted Jacob’s daughter Dinah badly.(Now he was more important than anyone in his father’s household.)

20

So Hamor and his son Shechem went to the gate of their city and spoke to the men of their city,

Genesis 34:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 34:17 say?
Genesis 34:17 in the NET Bible reads: “But if you do not agree to our terms by being circumcised, then we will take our sister and depart.””
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 (NET): “But if you do not agree to our terms by being circumcised, then we will take our sister and depart.”” 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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