14 And they said unto them, [a]We cannot do this thing, to give our sister to an uncircumcised man: for that were a [b]reproof unto us.

15 But in this we will consent unto you, if ye will be as we are, that every man child among you be [c]circumcised,

16 Then will we give our daughters to you, and we will take your daughters to us, and will dwell with you, and be one people.

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 34:14 They made the holy ordinance of God a means to compasse their wicked purpose.
  2. Genesis 34:14 As it is abomination for them that are baptized to join with Infidels.
  3. Genesis 34:15 Their fault is the greater in that they make religion a cloak for their craft.

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