Genesis 34:17

17 But if you don’t agree to be circumcised, we will take her and be on our way.”

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 But here is a solution. If every man among you will be circumcised like we are,

16 then we will give you our daughters, and we’ll take your daughters for ourselves. We will live among you and become one people.

17 But if you don’t agree to be circumcised, we will take her and be on our way.”

18 Hamor and his son Shechem agreed to their proposal.

19 Shechem wasted no time in acting on this request, for he wanted Jacob’s daughter desperately. Shechem was a highly respected member of his family,