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Genesis 34:31 web — They said, "Should he deal with our sister as with a prostitute?"

World English Bible

"They said, "Should he deal with our sister as with a prostitute?""

— Genesis 34:31, World English Bible

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Genesis 34 — Context

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They took their flocks, their herds, their donkeys, that which was in the city, that which was in the field,

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and all their wealth. They took captive all their little ones and their wives, and took as plunder everything that was in the house.

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Jacob said to Simeon and Levi, "You have troubled me, to make me odious to the inhabitants of the land, among the Canaanites and the Perizzites. I am few in number. They will gather themselves together against me and strike me, and I will be destroyed, I and my house."

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They said, "Should he deal with our sister as with a prostitute?"

Genesis 34:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 34:31 say?
Genesis 34:31 in the World English Bible reads: “They said, "Should he deal with our sister as with a prostitute?"”
Where is Genesis 34:31 in the Bible?
Genesis 34:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 34, verse 31.
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 34:31.
What translation should I read Genesis 34:31 in?
Genesis 34:31 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 34:31?
Genesis 34:31 reads (WEB): “They said, "Should he deal with our sister as with a prostitute?"” 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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