Bible Commentary

And they slew Hamor and Shechem his son with the edge of the sword, and took Dinah out of Shechem’s house, and went out. 26. slew Hamor and Shechem took Dinah went forth ] In this verse we have the narrative in which Simeon and Levi (cf. Gen 34:25 ; Gen 34:30) alone entered the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 34:26”

And it came to pass on the third day, when they were sore, that two of the sons of Jacob, Simeon and Levi, Dinah’s brethren, took each man his sword, and came upon the city boldly, and slew all the males. 25. And it came to pass ] In this verse the Compiler has combined … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 34:25”

And unto Hamor and unto Shechem his son hearkened all that went out of the gate of his city; and every male was circumcised, all that went out of the gate of his city. 24. all that went out of the gate ] i.e. all the citizens: cf. “all that went in at the gate,” … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 34:24”

[Shall] not their cattle and their substance and every beast of theirs [be] ours? only let us consent unto them, and they will dwell with us. 23. cattle substance ] It would be a good business transaction. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 23. Shall not their cattle and their substance – … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 34:23”

Only herein will the men consent unto us for to dwell with us, to be one people, if every male among us be circumcised, as they [are] circumcised. Only herein will the men consent unto us,…. The only term or condition insisted upon, to come into an alliance and affinity with us, and for to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 34:22”

These men [are] peaceable with us; therefore let them dwell in the land, and trade therein; for the land, behold, [it is] large enough for them; let us take their daughters to us for wives, and let us give them our daughters. These men [are] peaceable with us,…. Meaning Jacob and his sons, pointing to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 34:21”

And Hamor and Shechem his son came unto the gate of their city, and communed with the men of their city, saying, 20. the gate of their city ] The place for the transaction of public business: see note on Gen 19:1, Gen 23:10. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges The gate of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 34:20”

And the young man deferred not to do the thing, because he had delight in Jacob’s daughter: and he [was] more honorable than all the house of his father. 19. to do the thing ] This verse describes Shechem’s eagerness to fulfil some condition required by Jacob. We cannot say for certain, whether this personal … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 34:19”

And their words pleased Hamor, and Shechem Hamor’s son. And their words pleased Hamor, and Shechem Hamor’s son. The condition proposed was acceptable to them both, and they agreed to comply with it; Hamor, because of the great love he had for his son; Shechem, because of the great love he had for Dinah. Fuente: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 34:18”

But if ye will not hearken unto us, to be circumcised; then will we take our daughter, and we will be gone. Verse 17. Then will we take our daughter, and we will he gone.] It is natural to suppose that the tribe of Hamor was very inconsiderable, else they would not have sought an … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 34:17”