Genesis 34:14-16

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

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: