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Genesis 34

Genesis 34:31

The Revenge of Dinah’s Brothers · Genesis 34:13–31
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Translations

Modern
But they replied, “Should he have treated our sister like a prostitute?”
Traditional
And they said, Should he deal with our sister as with an harlot?
Literal
And they said, “Shall he make our sister like a prostitute?”
Latin
Responderunt: Numquid ut scorto abuti debuere sorore nostra?

Original

Hebrew
English
But they replied, “Should he have treated our sister like a prostitute?”

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 Shechem Symbolic Numbers

Glossary

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

Topics

Deception: Jacob's Sons, in Entrapping the Shechemites Dishonesty: Simeon and Levi Deceive the Shechemites Homicide: Felonious: Simeon and Levi Vengeance: Sons of Jacob on Hamor and Shechem