Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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 Version (ASV)

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.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And they said, It is not possible for us to give our sister to one who is without circumcision, for that would be a cause of shame to us:

Darby English Bible (DBY)

and said to them, We cannot do this, to give our sister to one that is uncircumcised; for that [were] a reproach to us.

Webster's Bible (WBT)

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 Bible (WEB)

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 Translation (YLT)

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.