King James Bible
KJVAnd 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:
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Genesis 34:14 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
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King James BibleKJV | 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: | |
American Standard VersionASV | and said unto them, We cannot do this thing, to give our sister to one that is uncircumcised; for that were a reproach unto us. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | We cannot do what you demand, nor give our sister to one that is uncircumcised, which with us is unlawful and abominable. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | and said to them, We cannot do this, to give our sister to one that is uncircumcised; for that were a reproach to us. | |
English Revised VersionERV | and said unto them, We cannot do this thing, to give our sister to one that is uncircumcised; for that were a reproach unto us: | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | And they said to them, We cannot do this thing, to give our sister to one that is uncircumcised: for that would be a reproach to us: | |
World English BibleWEB | and said to them, |We can't do this thing, to give our sister to one who is uncircumcised; for that is a reproach to us. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | and say unto them, 'We are not able to do this thing, to give our sister to one who hath a foreskin: for it is a reproach to us. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | And they said to them, We cannot do this thing, to give our sister to one that is uncircumcised; for that were a reproach to us: |