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:”

"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:" - Genesis 34:14
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What does Genesis 34:14 mean?

Genesis 34:14 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "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." This verse is part of the story of Dinah, the only daughter of Jacob and Leah. The…

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The Covenant Identity: A Reflection on Genesis 34:14

In the narrative of Genesis 34, we encounter a most troubling and sensitive situation surrounding the lives of Jacob’s daughters. Within this chapter lies a pivotal moment where the sensibilities of the Covenant people are brought to sharp focus. The verse in question, Genesis…

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A Prayer for Faithfulness and Honor in Relationships

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts that are humble and heavy with the weight of the ever-present challenges we face in navigating relationships in this world. Lord, You know the verses in Genesis 34:14, where it is written, "And they said unto them, We cannot…

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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:"
Genesis 21-34
Genesis 19-34
Genesis 24-34
Genesis 21:34 - "And Abraham sojourned in the Philistines' land many days."
Genesis 34:18 - "And their words pleased Hamor, and Shechem Hamor's son."
Genesis 24:34 - "And he said, I am Abraham's servant."
Genesis 34:31 - "And they said, Should he deal with our sister as with an harlot?"
Genesis 36:34 - "And Jobab died, and Husham of the land of Temani reigned in his stead."
Genesis 34:28 - "They took their sheep, and their oxen, and their asses, and that which was in the city, and that which was in the field,"
Proverbs 14:34 - "Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people."
Matthew 14:34 - "¶ And when they were gone over, they came into the land of Gennesaret."
Genesis 30:34 - "And Laban said, Behold, I would it might be according to thy word."
Genesis 34:6 - "¶ And Hamor the father of Shechem went out unto Jacob to commune with him."
Psalms 34:14 - "Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it."
Genesis 34:15 - "But in this will we consent unto you: If ye will be as we be, that every male of you be circumcised;"
Genesis 34:27 - "The sons of Jacob came upon the slain, and spoiled the city, because they had defiled their sister."
Genesis 34:4 - "And Shechem spake unto his father Hamor, saying, Get me this damsel to wife."
Genesis 34:17 - "But if ye will not hearken unto us, to be circumcised; then will we take our daughter, and we will be gone."
Luke 14:34 - "¶ Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned?"
Genesis 34:29 - "And all their wealth, and all their little ones, and their wives took they captive, and spoiled even all that was in the house."
Genesis 34:20 - "¶ And Hamor and Shechem his son came unto the gate of their city, and communed with the men of their city, saying,"
Exodus 34:14 - "For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God:"
Genesis 34:1 - "And Dinah the daughter of Leah, which she bare unto Jacob, went out to see the daughters of the land."
Genesis 37:34 - "And Jacob rent his clothes, and put sackcloth upon his loins, and mourned for his son many days."
"And he said, I am Abraham's servant." - Genesis 24:34
Genesis 34:26 - "And they slew Hamor and Shechem his son with the edge of the sword, and took Dinah out of Shechem's house, and went out."
Genesis 34:3 - "And his soul clave unto Dinah the daughter of Jacob, and he loved the damsel, and spake kindly unto the damsel."
Genesis 34:9 - "And make ye marriages with us, and give your daughters unto us, and take our daughters unto you."