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Genesis 34

Genesis 34:11

The Defiling of Dinah · Genesis 34:1–12
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Translations

Modern
Then Shechem said to Dinah’s father and brothers, “Grant me this favor, and I will give you whatever you ask.
Traditional
And Shechem said unto her father and unto her brethren, Let me find grace in your eyes, and what ye shall say unto me I will give.
Literal
And Shechem said to her father and to her brothers, “Let me find favor in your eyes, and whatever you say to me, I will give.
Latin
Sed et Sichem ad patrem et ad fratres ejus ait: Inveniam gratiam coram vobis: et quæcumque statueritis, dabo:

Original

Hebrew
English
Then Shechem said to Dinah’s father and brothers, “Grant me this favor, and I will give you whatever you ask.

Notes

Genesis 34:1–31

After Jacob and his family settled in the land, the Canaanites became a threat. This story warns the Israelites about the risk of being influenced by the Canaanites. Later, God commanded Israel not to marry or make deals with them because they were corrupt and would corrupt others. This chapter gives an implicit warning against adopting their lifestyle (34:1–2).

It also teaches Israel to maintain integrity and not misuse holy things for deceit or violence (34:13). Israel's reputation was at risk in the land (34:30). Because of their violent actions, Simeon and Levi did not receive the birthright blessing (49:5–7).

Theme notes and profiles

Jacob Circumcision Shechem Symbolic Numbers

People

Shechem: Founded the city where Dinah was raped

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Circumcision Ebla Tablets Genesis, Book of Patriarchs, Period of the Shechem (Person)