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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 />But they replied, &#8220Should he have treated our sister like a prostitute?&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/34.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“But why should we let him treat our sister like a prostitute?” they retorted angrily.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/34.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But they said, “Should he treat our sister like a prostitute?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/34.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But they replied, “Should he have treated our sister like a prostitute?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/34.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And they said, Should he deal with our sister as with an harlot?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/34.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But they said, “Should he treat our sister like a harlot?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/34.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But they said, “Should he treat our sister like a prostitute?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/34.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But they said, &#8220Should he treat our sister as a harlot?&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/34.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But they said, “Should he treat our sister as a harlot?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/34.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But they said, “Should he treat our sister as a harlot?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/34.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But they said, “Should he [be permitted to] treat our sister as a prostitute?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/34.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But they answered, “Should he treat our sister like a prostitute? ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/34.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But they answered, &#8220Should he have treated our sister like a prostitute?&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/34.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And they said, Should he deal with our sister as with a harlot?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/34.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />They answered, "Was it right to let our own sister be treated that way?" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/34.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And they said, Should he deal with our sister as with an harlot?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/34.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Simeon and Levi asked, "Should Shechem have been allowed to treat our sister like a prostitute?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/34.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But they answered, "We cannot let our sister be treated like a common whore." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/34.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Should he have treated our sister like a whore?" they asked in response.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/34.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But they replied, ?Should he have treated our sister like a prostitute??<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/34.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But Simeon and Levi replied, "Should he treat our sister like a common prostitute?" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/34.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But they said, "Should he treat our sister like a prostitute?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/34.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And they said, Should he deal with our sister, as with a harlot?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/34.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They said, “Should he deal with our sister as with a prostitute?” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/34.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And they say, “Does he make our sister as a harlot?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/34.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And they say, 'As a harlot doth he make our sister?'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/34.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they will say, Shall he do to our sister as an harlot?<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/34.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />They answered: Should they abuse our sister as a strumpet? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/34.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />They responded, “Should they abuse our sister like a prostitute?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/34.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But they retorted, “Should our sister be treated like a prostitute?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/34.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But they said, “Should our sister be treated like a whore?”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/34.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But they said, Our sister has been treated like a harlot.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/34.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they said, “Our sister was treated like a whore!” <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/34.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And they said: 'Should one deal with our sister as with a harlot?'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/34.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And they said, Nay, but shall they treat our sister as an harlot?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/34-31.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=8744" 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">30</span>Then Jacob said to Simeon and Levi, “You have brought trouble upon me by making me a stench to the Canaanites and Perizzites, the people of this land. We are few in number; if they unite against me and attack me, I and my household will be destroyed.” <span class="reftext">31</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mə·rū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">But they replied,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ya·‘ă·śeh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">“Should he have treated</a> <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/269.htm" title="269: ’ă·ḥō·w·ṯê·nū (N-fsc:: 1cp) -- Sister. Irregular feminine of 'ach; a sister (like 'Ezrachiy), literally and figuratively).">our sister</a> <a href="/hebrew/2181.htm" title="2181: haḵ·zō·w·nāh (Art, Prep-k:: N-fs) -- To commit fornication, be a harlot. A primitive root; to commit adultery; figuratively, to commit idolatry.">like a prostitute?”</a> </span><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="/genesis/49-5.htm">Genesis 49:5-7</a></span><br />Simeon and Levi are brothers; their swords are weapons of violence. / May I never enter their council; may I never join their assembly. For they kill men in their anger, and hamstring oxen on a whim. / Cursed be their anger, for it is strong, and their wrath, for it is cruel! I will disperse them in Jacob and scatter them in Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/20-13.htm">Exodus 20:13</a></span><br />You shall not murder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/19-29.htm">Leviticus 19:29</a></span><br />You must not defile your daughter by making her a prostitute, or the land will be prostituted and filled with depravity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/22-25.htm">Deuteronomy 22:25-27</a></span><br />But if the man encounters a betrothed woman in the open country, and he overpowers her and lies with her, only the man who has done this must die. / Do nothing to the young woman, because she has committed no sin worthy of death. This case is just like one in which a man attacks his neighbor and murders him. / When he found her in the field, the betrothed woman cried out, but there was no one to save her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/13-12.htm">2 Samuel 13:12-14</a></span><br />“No, my brother!” she cried. “Do not violate me, for such a thing should never be done in Israel. Do not do this disgraceful thing! / Where could I ever take my shame? And you would be like one of the fools in Israel! Please speak to the king, for he will not withhold me from you.” / But Amnon refused to listen to her, and being stronger, he violated her and lay with her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/19-23.htm">Judges 19:23-25</a></span><br />The owner of the house went out and said to them, “No, my brothers, do not do this wicked thing! After all, this man is a guest in my house. Do not commit this outrage. / Look, let me bring out my virgin daughter and the man’s concubine, and you can use them and do with them as you wish. But do not do such a vile thing to this man.” / But the men would not listen to him. So the Levite took his concubine and sent her outside to them, and they raped her and abused her throughout the night, and at dawn they let her go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/13-32.htm">2 Samuel 13:32-33</a></span><br />But Jonadab, the son of David’s brother Shimeah, spoke up: “My lord must not think they have killed all the sons of the king, for only Amnon is dead. In fact, Absalom has planned this since the day Amnon violated his sister Tamar. / So now, my lord the king, do not take to heart the report that all the sons of the king are dead. Only Amnon is dead.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/6-34.htm">Proverbs 6:34-35</a></span><br />For jealousy enrages a husband, and he will show no mercy in the day of vengeance. / He will not be appeased by any ransom, or persuaded by lavish gifts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/24-29.htm">Proverbs 24:29</a></span><br />Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will repay the man according to his work.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/4-14.htm">Hosea 4:14</a></span><br />I will not punish your daughters when they prostitute themselves, nor your daughters-in-law when they commit adultery. For the men themselves go off with prostitutes and offer sacrifices with shrine prostitutes. So a people without understanding will come to ruin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-38.htm">Matthew 5:38-39</a></span><br />You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye and tooth for tooth.’ / But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-44.htm">Matthew 5:44</a></span><br />But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-12.htm">Matthew 7:12</a></span><br />In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you. For this is the essence of the Law and the Prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-27.htm">Luke 6:27-29</a></span><br />But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, / bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. / If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone takes your cloak, do not withhold your tunic as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-31.htm">Luke 6:31</a></span><br />Do to others as you would have them do to you.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And they said, Should he deal with our sister as with an harlot?</p><p class="hdg">See on ver.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/34-13.htm">Genesis 34:13</a></b></br> And the sons of Jacob answered Shechem and Hamor his father deceitfully, and said, because he had defiled Dinah their sister:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/49-7.htm">Genesis 49:7</a></b></br> Cursed <i>be</i> their anger, for <i>it was</i> fierce; and their wrath, for it was cruel: I will divide them in Jacob, and scatter them in Israel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/6-34.htm">Proverbs 6:34</a></b></br> For jealousy <i>is</i> the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/32-12.htm">Deal</a> <a href="/revelation/19-2.htm">Harlot</a> <a href="/revelation/9-14.htm">Loose</a> <a href="/revelation/19-2.htm">Prostitute</a> <a href="/genesis/34-27.htm">Sister</a> <a href="/genesis/30-20.htm">Treat</a> <a href="/genesis/26-29.htm">Treated</a> <a href="/genesis/27-46.htm">Use</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/40-14.htm">Deal</a> <a href="/genesis/38-15.htm">Harlot</a> <a href="/genesis/38-15.htm">Loose</a> <a href="/genesis/38-15.htm">Prostitute</a> <a href="/genesis/36-3.htm">Sister</a> <a href="/genesis/43-6.htm">Treat</a> <a href="/genesis/39-19.htm">Treated</a> <a href="/genesis/41-35.htm">Use</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/34.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/34.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>But they replied</b><br>This phrase indicates a response from Simeon and Levi, the sons of Jacob, to their father. The context is a heated discussion following the events in Shechem, where their sister Dinah was defiled by Shechem, the son of Hamor. The brothers' reply reflects their anger and justification for their actions. This dialogue occurs after they have taken violent revenge on the city of Shechem, which they felt was necessary to defend their sister's honor.<p><b>“Should he have treated</b><br>The use of the word "treated" implies an action that was done to Dinah, highlighting the violation and disrespect she suffered. In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, a woman's honor was closely tied to her family's honor, and any mistreatment was seen as a grave offense not only against the individual but against the entire family. This reflects the patriarchal society where family honor was paramount.<p><b>our sister</b><br>The phrase "our sister" emphasizes the familial bond and the protective instincts of Dinah's brothers. In the tribal and family-oriented culture of the time, the well-being and reputation of a sister were the responsibility of her brothers. This familial duty is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, where family loyalty and protection are highly valued.<p><b>like a prostitute?”</b><br>The comparison to a prostitute underscores the severity of the offense in the eyes of Simeon and Levi. In biblical times, prostitution was often associated with shame and dishonor. By using this analogy, the brothers express their outrage at the degradation of Dinah's dignity. This phrase also highlights the moral and ethical standards of the time, where sexual purity was highly esteemed, and any deviation was met with severe consequences. The brothers' reaction can be seen as a defense of their sister's honor and a rejection of any attempt to normalize or excuse the violation she endured.<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 and Leah, who took a leading role in avenging their sister Dinah's defilement by Shechem.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/dinah.htm">Dinah</a></b><br>The daughter of Jacob and Leah, who was violated by Shechem, the son of Hamor the Hivite.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/shechem.htm">Shechem</a></b><br>The son of Hamor, who defiled Dinah and sought to marry her.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/h/hamor.htm">Hamor</a></b><br>The father of Shechem, who attempted to negotiate a marriage between his son and Dinah.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob</a></b><br>The patriarch of the family, who was initially passive in response to Dinah's defilement.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/righteous_anger_vs._sinful_vengeance.htm">Righteous Anger vs. Sinful Vengeance</a></b><br>While anger at injustice is natural, Simeon and Levi's response shows how easily it can turn into sinful vengeance. Believers are called to seek justice in ways that honor God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_women_in_scripture.htm">The Value of Women in Scripture</a></b><br>Dinah's account highlights the mistreatment of women, a theme that is addressed throughout Scripture. The Bible calls for the protection and honor of women, reflecting their value in God's eyes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/family_dynamics_and_leadership.htm">Family Dynamics and Leadership</a></b><br>Jacob's passive response contrasts with his sons' aggressive actions. This highlights the importance of godly leadership and communication within families.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_sin.htm">Consequences of Sin</a></b><br>The actions of Shechem and the subsequent response by Simeon and Levi led to further violence and division. Sin often has a ripple effect, impacting many beyond the initial act.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/forgiveness_and_reconciliation.htm">Forgiveness and Reconciliation</a></b><br>The New Testament calls believers to forgive and seek reconciliation, even in the face of deep hurt and injustice, pointing to the ultimate example of Christ.<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_is_the_samaritan_pentateuch.htm">Are all things pure to the pure?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_the_bible_view_evil.htm">How does the Bible explain evil and suffering?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_simeon_and_levi_punish_a_city.htm">Genesis 34:13–29 – Why would Simeon and Levi punish an entire city for one man’s crime, and is there historical or archaeological evidence of such collective retribution? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_numbers_33_52-53_with_justice.htm">Numbers 33:52-53: How can a mandate to drive out entire populations and destroy their religious symbols be reconciled with other biblical passages promoting justice and compassion?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/34.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 31.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And they said, Should he deal with our sister as with an harlot?</span> But Shechem offered Dinah honorable marriage. <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/34-31.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">But [Simeon and Levi] answered,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּאמְר֑וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mə·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Should he have treated</span><br /><span class="heb">יַעֲשֶׂ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ya·‘ă·śeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">our sister</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲחוֹתֵֽנוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḥō·w·ṯê·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_269.htm">Strong's 269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sister -- a sister</span><br /><br /><span class="word">like a prostitute?”</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכְזוֹנָ֕ה</span> <span class="translit">(haḵ·zō·w·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article, Preposition-k | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2181.htm">Strong's 2181: </a> </span><span class="str2">To commit adultery, to commit idolatry</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/34-31.htm">Genesis 34:31 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/34-31.htm">Genesis 34:31 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/34-31.htm">Genesis 34:31 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/34-31.htm">Genesis 34:31 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/34-31.htm">Genesis 34:31 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/34-31.htm">Genesis 34:31 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/34-31.htm">Genesis 34:31 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/34-31.htm">Genesis 34:31 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/34-31.htm">Genesis 34:31 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/34-31.htm">Genesis 34:31 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/34-31.htm">OT Law: Genesis 34:31 They said Should he deal with our (Gen. 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