And dinah the daughter of leah, which she bare unto jacob, went out to see the daughters of the land. Now dinah, the daughter leah had borne to jacob, went out to visit the women of the land. The influence of genesis in scripture is demonstrated by its being quoted over 35 times in the new testament and hundreds of allusions appearing in both testaments. Genesis with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. David guzik commentary on genesis 34 where dinah, the daughter of leah, gets.
Genesis 3435 niv dinah and the shechemites now dinah. The holy bible, new international version dramatized. It doesnt say her age or whether or not she consented. This chapter, like genesis 19, is a sad one, but the sacred author was telling it like it was, with an objectivity that proclaims in tones of thunder that god is no respecter of persons. Chapter 37 to the end of genesis begins the third major section of genesis. F1 the chapter is unique, containing the only personal reference to dinah in the whole bible. That which is dearest to us may prove our greatest vexation, and we may meet with the greatest crosses in those. Genesis 34 does not mention god once, and is one of the most sordid chapters in israels history. Theyve purchased the land they occupy outside of the city from the citys ruler, hamor genesis 33. Genesis 34 this chapter is another deep point in the book of genesis. The script has lust, rape, anger, deception, greed, murder, and family conflict.
Genesis chapter 34 explained discover the 66 books of. There are shameful things to be seen in this family history and chapter 34 is one of the worst. Genesis 34 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. Dinah was kidnapped, raped, and held as a sex slave. Geneva study bible commentary on genesis chapter 33. It is one of the dark pages in the history of israel. Young persons, especially females, are never so safe and well off as under the care of pious parents. Genesis 34 35 new international version niv dinah and the shechemites. Genesis 34 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. That which is dearest to us may prove our greatest vexation, and we may meet with the greatest crosses in those things of which we said, this same shall comfort us. Genesis 34 niv dinah and the shechemites now dinah, bible. However, all throughout the book of esther we see the fingerprints of god. Jacobs only qualm is that if his father discovers the ruse, he will receive a curse instead of a blessing vv.
The major influence for me on this study of genesis is the genesis record by henry morris. When shechem son of hamor the hivite, the ruler of that area, saw. Book of jasher, chapter 1 1 and god said, let us make man in our image, after our likeness, and god created man in his own image. Let me not enter their council, let me not join their assembly, for they have.
We saw two of esaus wives at the time he married them in genesis 26. Learn genesis 1 chapter 2 with free interactive flashcards. Perhaps in order to highlight for the readers about to enter canaan how easily abrahams descendants might intermingle and marry with canaanites, contrary to patriarchal desires 24. Genesis, chapter 34 king james version christian answers. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the spirit of god was hovering over the waters. Genesis 34 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. What is the book of genesis chapter 34 in the holy bible. And they had brick instead of stones, and slime instead of mortar. Genesis 34, new international version niv the bible app. Genesis 34 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The tawdry details of the abuse of dinah and the revenge of levi and simeon are recounted in full. The beginning in the beginning god created the heavens and the earth. And esau was forty years old when he took to wife judith the daughter of beeri the hittite. Genesis 34 niv bible now dinah, the daughter leah had.
The english translation, knew, reflects the fact that the hebrew uses this euphemism, too. Genesis 34 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Part 1 is adam to abraham, part 2 is abraham to jacob and part 3 is the story of joseph. Choose from 500 different sets of genesis 1 chapter 2 flashcards on quizlet. In this passage we do not see gods name or his influence. Genesis 1 niv the beginning in the beginning god bible. The book of genesis establishes fundamental truths about god. God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness. Send to the book of genesis chapter 34 to a loved one. And dina the daughter of lia went out to see the women of that country. Book of jasher, chapter 1 internet sacred text archive.
What is a common statement called of people who deal trickery or underhanded. And when they removed from the east, they found a plain in the land of sennaar, and dwelt in it. Is there a scripture where god told eve not to eat of the tree of knowledge. Dinah was then about fifteen or sixteen years of age when she went out to see the daughters of the land probably on some public day. At this chapter begins the story of jacobs afflictions in his children, which were very great, and are recorded to show, 1. Simeon and levi are brothers their swords are weapons of violence.
Outwardly, what happened resembles the action in the book of joshua, but there was no divine sanction for the acts of simeon and levi. 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. And esau was forty years old when he took to wife judith the daughter of beeri the hittite, and bashemath the daughter of elon the hittite. Eventually, though, things go terribly wrong between the shechemites and jacobs family. It seems more like he swept her off her feet and didnt use force. And on the seventh day god ended his work which he had made. When shechem son of hamor the hivite, the ruler of that area, saw her, he took her and raped her. Genesis 34 kjv and dinah the daughter of leah, which bible. Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. The stories are generally about the patriarchs of the family think abraham, isaac, and jacob, but women like as sarah, rebekah, leah, and rachel will get in on the action, too. A treaty of marriage between her and shechem who had defiled her, genesis 34. Genesis 34 is the original version of fatal attraction. And when sichem the son of hemor the hevite, the prince of that land, saw her, he was in love with her.
It is presumed they are the same women as seen here in chapter 36, but notice that the names are different. And god said, let there be light, and there was light. The poor light in which jacob appears here effectively refutes all allegations that the narrative is an interpolation introduced later by the jews. And his soul was fast knit unto her, and whereas she was sad, he comforted her with sweet words. Dina is ravished, for which the sichemites are destroyed. The tragic nature of this amazing chapter was pinpointed by yates who said, the story could make even a strong man weep. And the earth was of one tongue, and of the same speech. So he lodged there that same night, and took what came to his hand as a present for esau his brother.
Genesis 34, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Genesis 34 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. And jacob said to simeon and levi, ye have troubled me to make me to stink among the inhabitants of the land, among the canaanites and the perizzites. Chapter 36 is too short to cover by itself, and i wanted to start fresh with chapter 37 in the next lesson. Genesis 34 commentary commentary critical and explanatory.
Though freed from foreign troubles, jacob met with a great domestic calamity in the fall of his only daughter. Genesis 34 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Jacob and his family have settled within sight of the city of shechem. The poor light in which jacob appears here effectively refutes all allegations that the narrative is an interpolation. Listening becomes exciting as the holy scripture comes to life in stereo. Rebekah manages the entire affair, using perhaps her privileged information about jacobs status 25. And he a divided the children unto leah, and unto rachel, and unto the two handmaids. When doing a study on a book in the bible you use a lot of resources. Genesis chapter 34 verse by verse bible commentary. A young mans lust for a teenage girl results not only in his murder, but also in the murder of his father and all the men in his town. Home salvation our mission sermon central guest book search this site contact us. The purpose of the story is to explain why jacob curses the brothers simeon and levi in genesis 49.