Genesis 34:23
“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.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And unto Hamor and unto Shechem his son hearkened all that went out of the gate of his city,.... That is, all the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 34:1-31
- Dinah’s Dishonor This chapter records the rape of Dinah and the revenge of her brothers. Gen 34:1-5 Dinah went out to…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Shall not their cattle and their substance - be ours? - This was a bait held out for the poor unsuspecting people of…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 34:18-24
Here, 1. Hamor and Shechem gave consent themselves to be circumcised, Gen 34:18, Gen 34:19. To this perhaps they were…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
cattle … substance It would be a good business transaction.
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