Genesis 34:22

Verse

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.

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Bible in Basic English

But these men will make an agreement with us to go on living with us and to become one people, only on the condition that every male among us undergoes circumcision as they have done.

Douay-Rheims 1899

One thing there is for which so great a good is deferred: We must circumcise every male among us, following the manner of the nation.

Free Bible Version

But they will only agree to this on one condition: they will only join us and become one family if every male among us is circumcised like they are.

Geneva Bible 1599

Onely herein will the men consent vnto vs for to dwell with vs, and to be one people, if all the men children among vs be circumcised as they are circumcised.

King James (Authorized) Version

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.

One Unity Resource Bible

Only on this condition will the men consent to us to live with us, to become one people, if every male among us is circumcised, as they are circumcised.

Translation for Translators

But these men will agree to live among us and become one people-group with us only if all our males are circumcised, as they are.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Only on this condition will the men agree to live with us and become one people: If every male among us is circumcised, as they are circumcised.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

Only on this condition will the men consent to us to live with us, to become one people, if every male among us is circumcised, as they are circumcised.

Young's Literal Translation

'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;

Context

The Revenge of Dinah’s Brothers

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.²²But 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.²³Will not their livestock, their possessions, and all their animals become ours? Only let us consent to them, and they will dwell among us.”

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(Through the Bible) Exodus 1-5

Chuck Smith

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Summary

In this verse, the sons of Jacob propose a covenant with the men of Shechem, suggesting that if the men agree to be circumcised, they can intermarry and trade with one another. However, their underlying motive is deceitful, as they seek revenge for the defilement of their sister Dinah. This passage reveals the consequences of acting out of vengeance and deceit, showing the destructive nature of seeking retribution outside of God's justice. It serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of allowing personal vendettas to drive actions, rather than seeking reconciliation and forgiveness in accordance with God's will.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Shall not their cattle, and their substance, and every beast of theirs, be ours?.... Which would in course come into their families in process of time, by intermarrying with them, or, being more numerous and powerful than they, could seize upon them when they pleased, and take all they had: thus they argue from the profit and advantage that would accrue to them by admitting them among them, upon their terms; and this argument, taken from worldly interest, they knew would have great influence upon them: only let us consent unto them; in the affair of circumcision: and they will dwell with us; and what by trading with them, and marrying among them, all their wealth and riches will come into our hands.

Genesis 34:22

The Revenge of Dinah’s Brothers

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Berean Standard Bible

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.

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Bible in Basic English

But these men will make an agreement with us to go on living with us and to become one people, only on the condition that every male among us undergoes circumcision as they have done.

Douay-Rheims 1899

One thing there is for which so great a good is deferred: We must circumcise every male among us, following the manner of the nation.

Free Bible Version

But they will only agree to this on one condition: they will only join us and become one family if every male among us is circumcised like they are.

Geneva Bible 1599

Onely herein will the men consent vnto vs for to dwell with vs, and to be one people, if all the men children among vs be circumcised as they are circumcised.

King James (Authorized) Version

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.

One Unity Resource Bible

Only on this condition will the men consent to us to live with us, to become one people, if every male among us is circumcised, as they are circumcised.

Translation for Translators

But these men will agree to live among us and become one people-group with us only if all our males are circumcised, as they are.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Only on this condition will the men agree to live with us and become one people: If every male among us is circumcised, as they are circumcised.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

Only on this condition will the men consent to us to live with us, to become one people, if every male among us is circumcised, as they are circumcised.

Young's Literal Translation

'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;