Genesis 34:14
And they said unto them, We cannot do this thing, to give our sister to one that is uncircumcised; for that were a reproach unto us:
In other versions
and said unto them, We cannot do this thing, to give our sister to one that is uncircumcised; for that were a reproach unto us.
ASV
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:
BBE
and said to them, We cannot do this, to give our sister to one that is uncircumcised; for that [were] a reproach to us.
DBY
and said to them, "We can't do this thing, to give our sister to one who is uncircumcised; for that is a reproach to us.
WEB
and say unto them, `We are not able to do this thing, to give our sister to one who hath a foreskin: for it `is' a reproach to us.
YLT
And they said unto them, We cannot do this thing, to give our sister to one that is uncircumcised; for that were a reproach unto us:
ENG
And they said to them, We cannot do this thing, to give our sister to one that is uncircumcised: for that would be a reproach to us:
WBT
“We cannot do such a thing,” they said. “To give our sister to an uncircumcised man would be a disgrace to us.
BSB
In context
12Ask me never so much dowry and gift, and I will give according as ye shall say unto me: but give me the damsel to wife.
13And the sons of Jacob answered Shechem and Hamor his father deceitfully, and said, because he had defiled Dinah their sister:
14And they said unto them, We cannot do this thing, to give our sister to one that is uncircumcised; for that were a reproach unto us:
15But in this will we consent unto you: If ye will be as we be, that every male of you be circumcised;
16Then will we give our daughters unto you, and we will take your daughters to us, and we will dwell with you, and we will become one people.
