Genesis 34:15

15 But in this we may be allied with you, if you will be like us, and all the male sex among you be circumcised:

Genesis 34:15 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 34:15

But in this will we consent unto you
Upon the following condition, that Dinah should be given in marriage: if ye will be as we [be], that every male of you be circumcised;
as the sons of Jacob were, according to the command given to Abraham their great grandfather, ( Genesis 17:10 ) .

Genesis 34:15 In-Context

13 The sons of Jacob answered Sichem and his father deceitfully, being enraged at the deflowering of their sister:

14 We cannot do what you demand, nor give our sister to one that is uncircumcised; which with us is unlawful and abominable.

15 But in this we may be allied with you, if you will be like us, and all the male sex among you be circumcised:

16 Then will we mutually give and take your daughters, and ours; and we will dwell with you, and will be one people:

17 But if you will not be circumcised, we will take our daughter and depart.