Genesis 34:3 · KJV

"And his soul clave unto Dinah the daughter of Jacob, and he loved the damsel, and spake kindly unto the damsel."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹And Dinah the daughter of Leah, which she bare unto Jacob, went out to see the daughters of the land.

²And when Shechem the son of Hamor the Hivite, prince of the country, saw her, he took her, and lay with her, and defiled her.

³And his soul clave unto Dinah the daughter of Jacob, and he loved the damsel, and spake kindly unto the damsel.

⁴And Shechem spake unto his father Hamor, saying, Get me this damsel to wife.

⁵And Jacob heard that he had defiled Dinah his daughter: now his sons were with his cattle in the field: and Jacob held his peace until they were come.

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Reflection Questions

How do you express love in difficult situations?

What does it mean for you to love someone unconditionally?

When have you found love amidst chaos?

Life Application

relationships

Consider how you can show love and support to those who are hurting.

forgiveness

Reflect on how love can lead to forgiveness in strained relationships.

People in This Verse

DinahOT

Dinah is the daughter of Jacob and Leah. Her story highlights issues of gender and family honor in the biblical narrative.

First appearance: Genesis 30:21

ShechemOT

Shechem is the son of Hamor and a prince of the Hivites. His actions towards Dinah lead to significant conflict in Jacob's family.

First appearance: Genesis 34:2

Places in This Verse

Shechem(Nablus, West Bank today)

Shechem is an ancient city with significant historical importance in biblical narratives, serving as a central location for many events involving the patriarchs.

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