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Genesis 34:3-5
Evangelical Heritage Version
Genesis 34:3-5
Evangelical Heritage Version
3 He had a strong desire for Dinah,[a] the daughter of Jacob, and he was in love with the young woman and spoke tenderly to her.[b] 4 Shechem spoke to his father, Hamor, saying, “Get me this young woman as a wife.”
5 When Jacob heard that Shechem had defiled his daughter Dinah, his sons were out in the field with his livestock, so Jacob kept quiet about it until they came back.
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- 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 34:3-5
New International Version
Genesis 34:3-5
New International Version
3 His heart was drawn to Dinah(A) daughter of Jacob;(B) he loved(C) the young woman and spoke tenderly(D) to her. 4 And Shechem said to his father Hamor, “Get me this girl as my wife.”(E)
5 When Jacob heard that his daughter Dinah had been defiled,(F) his sons were in the fields with his livestock; so he did nothing about it until they came home.
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