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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/genesis/34.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/genesis/34.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />They seized their flocks and herds and donkeys and everything else of theirs in the city and out in the fields.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/34.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />They seized all the flocks and herds and donkeys—everything they could lay their hands on, both inside the town and outside in the fields.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/34.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />They took their flocks and their herds, their donkeys, and whatever was in the city and in the field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/34.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />They took their flocks and herds and donkeys, and everything else in the city or in the field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/34.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />They took their sheep, and their oxen, and their asses, and that which <i>was</i> in the city, and that which <i>was</i> in the field,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/34.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />They took their sheep, their oxen, and their donkeys, what <i>was</i> in the city and what <i>was</i> in the field,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/34.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />They took their flocks, their herds, and their donkeys, and that which was in the city and that which was in the field;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/34.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />They took their flocks and their herds and their donkeys, and that which was in the city and that which was in the field;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/34.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />They took their flocks and their herds and their donkeys, and that which was in the city and that which was in the field;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/34.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />They took their flocks and their herds and their donkeys and that which was in the city and that which was in the field;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/34.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />They took the Canaanites’ flocks and their herds and their donkeys, and whatever was in the city and in the field;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/34.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They took their flocks, herds, donkeys, and whatever was in the city and in the field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/34.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They took their sheep, cattle, donkeys, and whatever was in the city and in the field. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/34.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />They took their flocks and their herds and their asses, and that which was in the city, and that which was in the field;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/34.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />They took sheep, goats, donkeys, and everything else that was in the town or the countryside. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/34.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />They took their flocks and their herds and their asses, and that which was in the city, and that which was in the field;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/34.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They took the sheep and goats, cattle, donkeys, and whatever else was in the city or out in the fields.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/34.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They took the flocks, the cattle, the donkeys, and everything else in the city and in the fields. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/34.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />seizing all of their flocks, herds, donkeys, and whatever else was in the city or had been left out in the field. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/34.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />They took their flocks and herds and donkeys, and everything else in the city or in the field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/34.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />They took their flocks, herds, and donkeys, as well as everything in the city and in the surrounding fields.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/34.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />They took their flocks, their herds, their donkeys, and whatever was in the city and was in the field,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/34.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />They took their sheep, and their oxen, and their asses, and that which was in the city, and that which was in the field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/34.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They took their flocks, their herds, their donkeys, that which was in the city, that which was in the field, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/34.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />their flock and their herd, and their donkeys, and that which [is] in the city, and that which [is] in the field, have they taken;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/34.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> their flock and their herd, and their asses, and that which is in the city, and that which is in the field, have they taken;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/34.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Their sheep and their oxen and their asses, and what was in the city, and what in the field, they took.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/34.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And they took their sheep and their herds and their asses, wasting all they had in their houses and in the fields. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/34.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Taking their sheep, and herds, and donkeys, and laying waste to everything else that was in their houses and in their fields,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/34.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />They took their sheep, cattle and donkeys, whatever was in the city and in the surrounding country.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/34.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />They took their flocks and their herds, their donkeys, and whatever was in the city and in the field.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/34.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />They took their sheep and their oxen and their asses and whatever was in the town and in the field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/34.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And their sheep and their oxen and their donkeys that were in the town and in the field, they took away,<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/34.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />They took their flocks and their herds and their asses, and that which was in the city and that which was in the field;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/34.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And their sheep, and their oxen, and their asses they took, and all things whatsoever were in the city, and whatsoever were in the plain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/34-28.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=8712" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/34.htm">The Revenge of Dinah's Brothers</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">27</span>Jacob’s other sons came upon the slaughter and looted the city, because their sister had been defiled. <span class="reftext">28</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: lā·qā·ḥū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">They took</a> <a href="/hebrew/6629.htm" title="6629: ṣō·nām (N-fsc:: 3mp) -- Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock. Or tsaown; from an unused root meaning to migrate; a collective name for a flock; also figuratively.">their flocks</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/1241.htm" title="1241: bə·qā·rām (N-msc:: 3mp) -- Cattle, herd, an ox. From baqar; beef cattle or an animal of the ox family of either gender; collectively, a herd.">herds</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/2543.htm" title="2543: ḥă·mō·rē·hɛm (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- A male ass. Or chamor; from chamar; a male ass.">donkeys,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’êṯ (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">and everything else</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: bā·‘îr (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">in the city</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7704.htm" title="7704: baś·śā·ḏeh (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Field, land. Or saday; from an unused root meaning to spread out; a field.">or in the field.</a> </span><span class="reftext">29</span>They carried off all their possessions and women and children, and they plundered everything in their houses.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/21-16.htm">Exodus 21:16</a></span><br />Whoever kidnaps another man must be put to death, whether he sells him or the man is found in his possession.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/20-14.htm">Deuteronomy 20:14</a></span><br />But the women, children, livestock, and whatever else is in the city—all its spoil—you may take as plunder, and you shall use the spoil of your enemies that the LORD your God gives you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/11-14.htm">Joshua 11:14</a></span><br />The Israelites took for themselves all the plunder and livestock of these cities, but they put all the people to the sword until they had completely destroyed them, not sparing anyone who breathed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/30-20.htm">1 Samuel 30:20-22</a></span><br />And he took all the flocks and herds, which his men drove ahead of the other livestock, calling out, “This is David’s plunder!” / When David came to the two hundred men who had been too exhausted to follow him and who were left behind at the Brook of Besor, they came out to meet him and the troops with him. As David approached the men, he greeted them, / but all the wicked and worthless men among those who had gone with David said, “Because they did not go with us, we will not share with them the plunder we recovered, except for each man’s wife and children. They may take them and go.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/14-13.htm">2 Chronicles 14:13-15</a></span><br />Then Asa and his army pursued them as far as Gerar. The Cushites fell and could not recover, for they were crushed before the LORD and His army. So the people of Judah carried off a great amount of plunder / and attacked all the cities around Gerar, because the terror of the LORD had fallen upon them. They plundered all the cities, since there was much plunder there. / They also attacked the tents of the herdsmen and carried off many sheep and camels. Then they returned to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/10-6.htm">Isaiah 10:6</a></span><br />I will send him against a godless nation; I will dispatch him against a people destined for My rage, to take spoils and seize plunder, and to trample them down like clay in the streets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/50-37.htm">Jeremiah 50:37</a></span><br />A sword is against her horses and chariots and against all the foreigners in her midst, and they will become like women. A sword is against her treasuries, and they will be plundered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/38-12.htm">Ezekiel 38:12-13</a></span><br />in order to seize the spoil and carry off the plunder, to turn a hand against the desolate places now inhabited and against a people gathered from the nations, who have acquired livestock and possessions and who live at the center of the land.’ / Sheba and Dedan and the merchants of Tarshish with all its villages will ask, ‘Have you come to capture the plunder? Have you assembled your hordes to carry away loot, to make off with silver and gold, to take cattle and goods, to seize great spoil?’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/13-15.htm">Hosea 13:15</a></span><br />Although he flourishes among his brothers, an east wind will come—a wind from the LORD rising up from the desert. His fountain will fail, and his spring will run dry. The wind will plunder his treasury of every precious article.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/3-10.htm">Amos 3:10</a></span><br />“For they know not how to do right,” declares the LORD. “They store up violence and destruction in their citadels.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/obadiah/1-13.htm">Obadiah 1:13</a></span><br />You should not enter the gate of My people in the day of their disaster, nor gloat over their affliction in the day of their disaster, nor loot their wealth in the day of their disaster.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nahum/2-9.htm">Nahum 2:9</a></span><br />“Plunder the silver! Plunder the gold!” There is no end to the treasure, an abundance of every precious thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/14-1.htm">Zechariah 14:1-2</a></span><br />Behold, a day of the LORD is coming when your plunder will be divided in your presence. / For I will gather all the nations for battle against Jerusalem, and the city will be captured, the houses looted, and the women ravished. Half of the city will go into exile, but the rest of the people will not be removed from the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-43.htm">Matthew 24:43</a></span><br />But understand this: If the homeowner had known in which watch of the night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-21.htm">Luke 11:21-22</a></span><br />When a strong man, fully armed, guards his house, his possessions are secure. / But when someone stronger attacks and overpowers him, he takes away the armor in which the man trusted, and then he divides up his plunder.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">They took their sheep, and their oxen, and their asses, and that which was in the city, and that which was in the field,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/31-17.htm">Numbers 31:17</a></b></br> Now therefore kill every male among the little ones, and kill every woman that hath known man by lying with him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/8-17.htm">Deuteronomy 8:17,18</a></b></br> And thou say in thine heart, My power and the might of <i>mine</i> hand hath gotten me this wealth… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/1-15.htm">Job 1:15,16</a></b></br> And the Sabeans fell <i>upon them</i>, and took them away; yea, they have slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/32-15.htm">Asses</a> <a href="/genesis/34-27.htm">City</a> <a href="/genesis/32-15.htm">Donkeys</a> <a href="/genesis/34-7.htm">Field</a> <a href="/genesis/34-7.htm">Fields</a> <a href="/genesis/33-13.htm">Flock</a> <a href="/genesis/33-13.htm">Flocks</a> <a href="/genesis/32-16.htm">Herd</a> <a href="/genesis/33-13.htm">Herds</a> <a href="/genesis/32-15.htm">Oxen</a> <a href="/genesis/34-2.htm">Seized</a> <a href="/genesis/33-13.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/genesis/34-23.htm">Theirs</a> <a href="/genesis/34-12.htm">Whatever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/36-24.htm">Asses</a> <a href="/genesis/35-27.htm">City</a> <a href="/genesis/36-24.htm">Donkeys</a> <a href="/genesis/36-35.htm">Field</a> <a href="/genesis/36-35.htm">Fields</a> <a href="/genesis/35-21.htm">Flock</a> <a href="/genesis/37-12.htm">Flocks</a> <a href="/genesis/45-10.htm">Herd</a> <a href="/genesis/45-10.htm">Herds</a> <a href="/genesis/49-6.htm">Oxen</a> <a href="/exodus/15-14.htm">Seized</a> <a href="/genesis/38-12.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/genesis/43-34.htm">Theirs</a> <a href="/genesis/39-22.htm">Whatever</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 34</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/34-1.htm">Dinah is ravished by Shechem.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/34-4.htm">He requests to marry her.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/34-13.htm">The sons of Jacob offer the condition of circumcision to the Shechemites.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/34-20.htm">Hamor and Shechem persuade them to accept it.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/34-25.htm">The sons of Jacob upon that advantage slay them, and spoil their city.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/34-30.htm">Jacob reproves Simeon and Levi.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In ancient Near Eastern culture, livestock such as flocks, herds, and donkeys were considered valuable assets, representing wealth and economic stability. The taking of these animals signifies a significant loss for the people of Shechem and a transfer of wealth to Jacob's family. This act of taking livestock is reminiscent of other biblical narratives where livestock is a sign of God's blessing or judgment, such as in the story of Job or the plagues of Egypt.<p><b>and everything else in the city or in the field</b><br>The phrase "everything else" suggests a thorough and indiscriminate looting of Shechem, extending beyond livestock to include all possessions and resources. This reflects the totality of the sons' retribution following the defilement of their sister Dinah. The mention of both "city" and "field" underscores the comprehensive nature of the plunder, affecting both urban and rural areas. This act of taking spoils is consistent with ancient practices of warfare and conquest, where victors would seize goods and resources from the defeated. Theologically, this event foreshadows the Israelites' later conquests in Canaan, where they are commanded to take possession of the land and its resources as part of God's promise to Abraham.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/simeon_and_levi.htm">Simeon and Levi</a></b><br>Sons of Jacob who led the attack on Shechem in response to the defilement of their sister, Dinah.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/shechem.htm">Shechem</a></b><br>A city in the land of Canaan where the events of <a href="/bsb/genesis/34.htm">Genesis 34</a> take place. It is named after the prince who defiled Dinah.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/dinah.htm">Dinah</a></b><br>The daughter of Jacob and Leah, whose defilement by Shechem led to the subsequent events.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob</a></b><br>The patriarch of the family, father of Dinah, Simeon, and Levi, who later reacts to the actions of his sons.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_shechemites.htm">The Shechemites</a></b><br>The inhabitants of the city of Shechem who were plundered by Jacob's sons.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_anger_and_revenge.htm">The Consequences of Anger and Revenge</a></b><br>Simeon and Levi's actions were driven by anger and a desire for revenge, leading to further sin and consequences. Believers are called to manage anger and seek God's justice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_impact_of_sin_on_community.htm">The Impact of Sin on Community</a></b><br>The sin of Shechem affected not only Dinah but also led to the destruction of an entire city. Sin often has a ripple effect, impacting more than just the immediate parties involved.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_seeking_godly_counsel.htm">The Importance of Seeking Godly Counsel</a></b><br>Before taking action, seeking wisdom and guidance from God and godly leaders can prevent rash decisions and sinful actions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_forgiveness_and_reconciliation.htm">The Role of Forgiveness and Reconciliation</a></b><br>While the Old Testament often records acts of vengeance, the New Testament calls believers to forgiveness and reconciliation, reflecting Christ's teachings.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/material_possessions_and_spiritual_priorities.htm">Material Possessions and Spiritual Priorities</a></b><br>The plundering of Shechem's goods highlights the temptation to prioritize material gain over spiritual integrity.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_34.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 34</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_jesus_say_about_hell.htm">How does biblical stewardship relate to flock management?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_joel's_army.htm">Did Jacob agree to keep only speckled and spotted sheep?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_esau's_wives_differ_in_genesis.htm">In Genesis 36:2-3, Esau's wives differ from those mentioned in Genesis 26:34 and 28:9--why the discrepancy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_job's_age_and_wealth.htm">Where is the historical or archaeological evidence to support Job's remarkable longevity and wealth mentioned in Job 42:16-17?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/34-28.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">They took</span><br /><span class="heb">לָקָֽחוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(lā·qā·ḥū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> </span><span class="str2">To take</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their flocks</span><br /><span class="heb">צֹאנָ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(ṣō·nām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6629.htm">Strong's 6629: </a> </span><span class="str2">Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֶת־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’eṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> </span><span class="str2">Untranslatable mark of the accusative case</span><br /><br /><span class="word">herds</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּקָרָ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(bə·qā·rām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1241.htm">Strong's 1241: </a> </span><span class="str2">Beef cattle, ox, a herd</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֶת־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’eṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> </span><span class="str2">Untranslatable mark of the accusative case</span><br /><br /><span class="word">donkeys,</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲמֹרֵיהֶּ֑ם‪‬</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·mō·rê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2543.htm">Strong's 2543: </a> </span><span class="str2">A male ass</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and everything else</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁר־</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the city</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּעִ֛יר</span> <span class="translit">(bā·‘îr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">or in the field.</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּשָּׂדֶ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(baś·śā·ḏeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7704.htm">Strong's 7704: </a> </span><span class="str2">Field, land</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/34-28.htm">Genesis 34:28 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/34-28.htm">Genesis 34:28 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/34-28.htm">Genesis 34:28 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/34-28.htm">Genesis 34:28 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/34-28.htm">Genesis 34:28 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/34-28.htm">Genesis 34:28 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/34-28.htm">Genesis 34:28 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/34-28.htm">Genesis 34:28 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/34-28.htm">Genesis 34:28 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/34-28.htm">Genesis 34:28 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/34-28.htm">OT Law: Genesis 34:28 They took their flocks their herds their (Gen. 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