Genesis 34:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 34:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 34:16 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then will we give our daughters unto you, and we will take your daughters to us, and we will dwell with you, and we will..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 34:16 — KJV
“Then will we give our daughters unto you, and we will take your daughters to us, and we will dwell with you, and we will become one people.”
— Genesis 34:16 (KJV)
Genesis 34:16 in Context — About the Book of Genesis
Genesis is the book of beginnings — creation, the fall, the flood, and the call of Abraham. It answers the oldest questions: where we came from, why the world is broken, and how God begins His rescue plan through one family. Every major theme in the Bible is planted here as a seed.
Cross-References for Genesis 34:16
“And when he hath made her to drink the water, then it shall come to pass, that, if she be defiled, and have done trespass against her husband, that the water that causeth the curse shall enter into her, and become bitter, and her belly shall swell, and her thigh shall rot: and the woman shall be a curse among her people.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 34:16: then, become, one
“Woe to thee, Moab! thou art undone, O people of Chemosh: he hath given his sons that escaped, and his daughters, into captivity unto Sihon king of the Amorites.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 34:16: give, daughters, one
“And when he that doth flee unto one of those cities shall stand at the entering of the gate of the city, and shall declare his cause in the ears of the elders of that city, they shall take him into the city unto them, and give him a place, that he may dwell among them.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 34:16: give, take, dwell
“Then his father and his mother said unto him, Is there never a woman among the daughters of thy brethren, or among all my people, that thou goest to take a wife of the uncircumcised Philistines? And Samson said unto his father, Get her for me; for she pleaseth me well. pleaseth...: Heb. is right in mine eyes”
Shares key themes with Genesis 34:16: then, daughters, take
“Then the Philistines said, Who hath done this? And they answered, Samson, the son in law of the Timnite, because he had taken his wife, and given her to his companion. And the Philistines came up, and burnt her and her father with fire.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 34:16: then, give, take
Pray Genesis 34:16
Generate a Prayer from Genesis 34:16
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse