Genesis 34:3-5
International Standard Version
3 He was attached to[a] Dinah, Jacob’s daughter, since he loved the young woman and spoke tenderly to her.[b] 4 Then Shechem told his father Hamor, “Get this young woman[c] for me to be my wife.”
5 Because Jacob learned that Shechem had dishonored his daughter Dinah while his sons were still out with their cattle on the open range, he remained silent until they returned.
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- Genesis 34:3 Lit. His soul clung
- Genesis 34:3 Lit. to the heart of the young lady
- Genesis 34:4 Or girl
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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