Genesis 34:10

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“You may settle among us, and the land will be open to you. Live here, move about freely, and acquire your own property.””

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BSBPD

“You may settle among us, and the land will be open to you. Live here, move about freely, and acquire your own property.””

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And ye shall dwell with us: and the land shall be before you; dwell and trade ye therein, and get you possessions therein.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And ye shall dwell with us: and the land shall be before you; dwell and trade ye therein, and get you possessions therein.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“and with us ye dwell, and the land is before you; dwell ye and trade <FI>in<Fi> it, and have possessions in it.'”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Genesis 34:10 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Genesis 13:9Is not the whole land before you? Now separate yourself from me. If you go to the left, I will go to the right; if you go to the right, I will go to the left.”
  2. Genesis 20:15And Abimelech said, “Look, my land is before you. Settle wherever you please.”
  3. Genesis 34:21“These men are at peace with us. Let them live and trade in our land; indeed, it is large enough for them. Let us take their daughters in marriage and give our daughters to them.
  4. Genesis 42:34But bring your youngest brother back to me so I will know that you are not spies but honest men. Then I will give your brother back to you, and you can trade in the land.’”
  5. Genesis 47:27Now the Israelites settled in the land of Egypt, in the region of Goshen. They acquired property there and became fruitful and increased greatly in number.

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