Genesis 34:19 - King James Version (Oxford) 1769And the young man deferred not to do the thing, because he had delight in Jacob's daughter: and he was more honourable than all the house of his father. See the chapterMore versionsAmplified Bible - Classic EditionAnd the young man did not delay to do the thing, for he delighted in Jacob's daughter. He was honored above all his family [so, ranking first, he acted first]. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)And the young man deferred not to do the thing, because he had delight in Jacob’s daughter: and he was honored above all the house of his father. See the chapterCommon English BibleThe young man didn’t waste any time doing this because he liked Jacob’s daughter so much. He was more respected than anyone else in his father’s household. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain VersionNeither did the young man cause any delay; in fact he immediately fulfilled what was requested. For he loved the girl very much, and he was well-known throughout his father's house. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 versionAnd the young man made no delay, but forthwith fulfilled what was required: for he loved the damsel exceedingly, and he was the greatest man in all his father's house. See the chapter |