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Genesis 34:2-4
Evangelical Heritage Version
Genesis 34:2-4
Evangelical Heritage Version
2 Shechem, the son of Hamor the Hivite, the chief of that part of the land, saw her and took her, lay down with her, and humiliated her.[a] 3 He had a strong desire for Dinah,[b] the daughter of Jacob, and he was in love with the young woman and spoke tenderly to her.[c] 4 Shechem spoke to his father, Hamor, saying, “Get me this young woman as a wife.”
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- Genesis 34:2 The three Hebrew verbs could be rendered by the one English word rape, but the text uses more euphemistic terms here and elsewhere in the chapter.
- Genesis 34:3 Literally his soul clung to Dinah
- Genesis 34:3 Literally he spoke to her heart. This may include elements of romance and apology.
Genesis 34:2-4
New International Version
Genesis 34:2-4
New International Version
2 When Shechem(A) son of Hamor(B) the Hivite,(C) the ruler of that area, saw her, he took her and raped her.(D) 3 His heart was drawn to Dinah(E) daughter of Jacob;(F) he loved(G) the young woman and spoke tenderly(H) to her. 4 And Shechem said to his father Hamor, “Get me this girl as my wife.”(I)
Genesis 34:2-4
King James Version
Genesis 34:2-4
King James Version
2 And when Shechem the son of Hamor the Hivite, prince of the country, saw her, he took her, and lay with her, and defiled her.
3 And his soul clave unto Dinah the daughter of Jacob, and he loved the damsel, and spake kindly unto the damsel.
4 And Shechem spake unto his father Hamor, saying, Get me this damsel to wife.
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