Genesis 34:17

17 But if you will not accept our terms and be circumcised, we will take her and leave."

Genesis 34:17 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 34:17

But if ye will not hearken to us to be circumcised
Will not agree to this condition, circumcision: then will we take our daughter;
by force, as the Targum of Jonathan adds: and we will be gone:
depart from this part of the country, and go elsewhere.

Genesis 34:17 In-Context

15 We can agree only on the condition that you become like us by circumcising all your males.

16 Then we will agree to intermarriage. We will settle among you and become one people with you.

17 But if you will not accept our terms and be circumcised, we will take her and leave."

18 These terms seemed fair to Hamor and his son Shechem,

19 and the young man lost no time in doing what was suggested, because he was in love with Jacob's daughter. He was the most important member of his family.