Genesis 34:22

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“But only on this condition will the men agree to dwell with us and be one people: if all our men are circumcised as they are.”

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BSBPD

“But only on this condition will the men agree to dwell with us and be one people: if all our men are circumcised as they are.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“Only herein will the men consent unto us for to dwell with us, to be one people, if every male among us be circumcised, as they are circumcised.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“Only on this condition will the men consent unto us to dwell with us, to become one people, if every male among us be circumcised, as they are circumcised.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“`Only for this do the men consent to us, to dwell with us, to become one people, in every male of us being circumcised, as they are circumcised;”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Genesis 34:22 — 1 related verse from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Genesis 17:10This is My covenant with you and your descendants after you, which you are to keep: Every male among you must be circumcised.

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