Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
Then Jacob said to Simeon and Levi, “You have brought trouble on me,
New American Standard Bible
Then Jacob said to Simeon and Levi, “You have
King James Version
And Jacob said to Simeon and Levi, Ye have troubled me to make me to stink among the inhabitants of the land, among the Canaanites and the Perizzites: and I being few in number, they shall gather themselves together against me, and slay me; and I shall be destroyed, I and my house.
International Standard Version
Then Jacob told Simeon and Levi, "You have certainly stirred up trouble for me! You've made me despised by the Canaanites and the Perizzites who live in this territory. Because I have only a few men with me, they're going to gather themselves together and attack me until I am totally destroyed, along with my entire household!"
A Conservative Version
And Jacob said to Simeon and Levi, Ye have troubled me, to make me odious to the inhabitants of the land, among the Canaanites and the Perizzites. And, I being few in number, they will gather themselves together against me and smit
American Standard Version
And Jacob said to Simeon and Levi, Ye have troubled me, to make me odious to the inhabitants of the land, among the Canaanites and the Perizzites: and, I being few in number, they will gather themselves together against me and smite me; and I shall be destroyed, I and my house.
Amplified
Then Jacob said to Simeon and Levi, “You have ruined me, making me a stench to the inhabitants of the land, the Canaanites and the Perizzites! My men are few in number, and the men of the land will band together against me and attack me; I shall be destroyed, I and my household.”
Bible in Basic English
And Jacob said to Simeon and Levi, You have made trouble for me and given me a bad name among the people of this country, among the Canaanites and the Perizzites: and because we are small in number they will come together against me and make war on me; and it will be the end of me and all my people.
Darby Translation
And Jacob said to Simeon and Levi, Ye have troubled me, in that ye make me odious among the inhabitants of the land among the Canaanites and the Perizzites; and I am few men in number, and they will gather themselves against me and smite me, and I shall be destroyed, I and my house.
Julia Smith Translation
And Jacob will say to Simeon and to Levi, Ye troubled me to make me evil to him dwelling in the land to the Canaanites, and to the Perizzites and I men of number, and they will gather together and smite me, and I all be destroyed, and my house.
King James 2000
And Jacob said to Simeon and Levi, You have troubled me to make me repulsive among the inhabitants of the land, among the Canaanites and the Perizzites: and I being few in number, they shall gather themselves together against me, and slay me; and I shall be destroyed, I and my house.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then Jacob said to Simeon and Levi, "You have brought trouble on me, making me stink among the inhabitants of the land, among the Canaanites and the Perizzites! I [am] few in number! If they gather against me and attack me, I will be destroyed--I and my household!"
Modern King James verseion
And Jacob said to Simeon and Levi, You have troubled me, to make me stink among those who live in the land, among the Canaanites and the Perizzites. And I, being few in number, they shall gather themselves together against me, and kill me. And I shall be destroyed, my house and I.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And Jacob said to Simeon and Levi, "Ye have troubled me, and made me stink unto the inhabiters of the land, both to the Canaanites and also unto the Perizzites. And I am few in number. Wherefore they shall gather themselves together against me and slay me, and so shall I and my house be destroyed."
NET Bible
Then Jacob said to Simeon and Levi, "You have brought ruin on me by making me a foul odor among the inhabitants of the land -- among the Canaanites and the Perizzites. I am few in number; they will join forces against me and attack me, and both I and my family will be destroyed!"
New Heart English Bible
Jacob said to Simeon and Levi, "You have troubled me, to make me odious to the inhabitants of the land, among the Canaanites and the Perizzites. I am few in number. They will gather themselves together against me and strike me, and I will be destroyed, I and my house."
The Emphasized Bible
Then said Jacob unto Simeon and unto Levi - Ye have troubled me by making me odious among them that dwell in the land, among the Canaanites, and among the Perizzites, - I, having only men that may be counted, they will gather themselves, together against me and smite me, - and I shall be destroyed both I and my house.
Webster
And Jacob said to Simeon and Levi, Ye have troubled me to make me odious among the inhabitants of the land, among the Canaanites, and the Perizzites: and I being few in number, they will assemble themselves against me, and slay me, and I shall be destroyed, I and my house.
World English Bible
Jacob said to Simeon and Levi, "You have troubled me, to make me odious to the inhabitants of the land, among the Canaanites and the Perizzites. I am few in number. They will gather themselves together against me and strike me, and I will be destroyed, I and my house."
Youngs Literal Translation
And Jacob saith unto Simeon and unto Levi, 'Ye have troubled me, by causing me to stink among the inhabitants of the land, among the Canaanite, and among the Perizzite: and I am few in number, and they have been gathered against me, and have smitten me, and I have been destroyed, I and my house.'
Themes
Chiding » Jacob chides simeon and levi for killing hamor and shechem
Deception » Instances of » Jacob's sons, in entrapping the shechemites
Dishonesty » Instances of » Simeon and levi deceive the shechemites
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Simeon and levi
Prudence » Instances of » Jacob, toward his sons, after dinah's defilement
Simeon » Son of jacob » Jacob's denunciation of
Vengeance » Instance of » Sons of jacob on hamor and shechem
Topics
Interlinear
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 34:30
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Rape Of Dinah And The Massacre At Shechem
29
They captured all their possessions, children, and wives and plundered everything in the houses.
30 Then Jacob said to Simeon and Levi, “You have brought trouble on me,
Cross References
Exodus 5:21
“May the Lord take note of you and judge,” they said to them, “because you have made us reek in front of Pharaoh and his officials—putting a sword in their hand to kill us!”
1 Samuel 13:4
And all Israel heard the news, “Saul has attacked the Philistine garrison,
Psalm 105:12
very few indeed,
and temporary residents in Canaan,
Joshua 7:25
Joshua said, “Why have you troubled us?
Genesis 13:7
and there was quarreling between the herdsmen of Abram’s livestock and the herdsmen of Lot’s livestock.
1 Samuel 27:12
So Achish trusted David, thinking, “Since he has made himself detestable to his people Israel, he will be my servant forever.”
1 Chronicles 16:19
very few indeed,
1 Chronicles 19:6
When the Ammonites realized
Genesis 12:2
I will bless you,
I will make your name great,
and you will be a blessing.
Genesis 12:12
When the Egyptians see you, they will say, ‘This is his wife.’ They will kill me but let you live.
Genesis 28:13-14
Yahweh was standing there beside him,
Genesis 46:27
All those of Jacob’s household who had come to Egypt: 70
Genesis 49:5-7
their knives are vicious weapons.
Deuteronomy 4:17
or the form of any beast on the earth, any winged creature that flies in the sky,
Deuteronomy 7:7
“The Lord was devoted to you and chose you, not because you were more numerous than all peoples, for you were the fewest of all peoples.
1 Samuel 16:2
Samuel asked, “How can I go? Saul will hear about it and kill me!”
The Lord answered, “Take a young cow with you and say, ‘I have come to sacrifice to the Lord.’
1 Samuel 27:1
David said to himself, “One of these days I’ll be swept away by Saul. There is nothing better for me than to escape immediately to the land of the Philistines.
2 Samuel 10:6
When the Ammonites realized they had become repulsive to David, they hired 20,000 foot soldiers from the Arameans of Beth-rehob and Zobah, 1,000 men from the king of Maacah, and 12,000 men from Tob.
1 Kings 18:18
He replied, “I have not destroyed Israel, but you and your father’s house have, because you have abandoned the Lord’s commands
1 Chronicles 2:7
1 Chronicles 16:12
His wonders, and the judgments He has pronounced,
Proverbs 11:17
but a cruel man brings disaster on himself.
Proverbs 11:29
will inherit the wind,
and a fool will be a slave
to someone whose heart is wise.
Proverbs 15:27
but the one who hates bribes will live.
Romans 4:18-20
He believed, hoping against hope, so that he became the father of many nations