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Genesis 34:31

Genesis 34:31
And they said, Should he deal with our sister as with an harlot?

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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

Should he deal with our sister as with a harlot? - On this outrage alone they vindicated their flagitious conduct. The…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 34:25-31

Here, we have Simeon and Levi, two of Jacob's sons, young men not much above twenty years old, cutting the throats of…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Should he deal Simeon and Levi regard the incident as one in which the honour of the clan was involved, and as if they…

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