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Shechem was a highly respected member of his family, <a href="/esv/genesis/34.htm">English Standard Version</a> And the young man did not delay to do the thing, because he delighted in Jacob’s daughter. Now he was the most honored of all his father’s house. <a href="/bsb/genesis/34.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> The young man, who was the most respected of all his father’s household, did not hesitate to fulfill this request, because he was delighted with Jacob’s daughter. <a href="/kjv/genesis/34.htm">King James Bible</a> And the young man deferred not to do the thing, because he had delight in Jacob's daughter: and he was more honourable than all the house of his father. <a href="/nkjv/genesis/34.htm">New King James Version</a> So the young man did not delay to do the thing, because he delighted in Jacob’s daughter. He was more honorable than all the household of his father. <a href="/nasb_/genesis/34.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The young man did not delay to do this, because he was delighted with Jacob’s daughter. Now he was more respected than all the household of his father. <a href="/nasb/genesis/34.htm">NASB 1995</a> The young man did not delay to do the thing, because he was delighted with Jacob&#8217s daughter. Now he was more respected than all the household of his father. <a href="/nasb77/genesis/34.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the young man did not delay to do the thing, because he was delighted with Jacob’s daughter. Now he was more respected than all the household of his father. <a href="/lsb/genesis/34.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So the young man did not delay to do the thing because he was delighted with Jacob’s daughter. Now he was more honored than all the household of his father. <a href="/amp/genesis/34.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and the young man did not hesitate to do the [required] thing, for he was delighted with Jacob’s daughter. Now he was more respected and honored than all [others] in the household of his father. <a href="/csb/genesis/34.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The young man did not delay doing this, because he was delighted with Jacob’s daughter. Now he was the most important in all his father’s family. <a href="/hcsb/genesis/34.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The young man did not delay doing this, because he was delighted with Jacob&#8217s daughter. Now he was the most important in all his father&#8217s house. <a href="/asv/genesis/34.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the young man deferred not to do the thing, because he had delight in Jacob's daughter: and he was honored above all the house of his father. <a href="/cev/genesis/34.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Shechem was the most respected person in his family, and he was so in love with Dinah that he hurried off to get everything done. <a href="/erv/genesis/34.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the young man deferred not to do the thing, because he had delight in Jacob's daughter: and he was honoured above all the house of his father. <a href="/gwt/genesis/34.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The young man didn't waste any time in doing what they said because he took such pleasure in Jacob's daughter. He was the most honored person in all his father's family. <a href="/gnt/genesis/34.htm">Good News Translation</a> and the young man lost no time in doing what was suggested, because he was in love with Jacob's daughter. He was the most important member of his family. <a href="/isv/genesis/34.htm">International Standard Version</a> so the young man did not delay the matter any further, since he was delighted with Jacob's daughter. Now Shechem was the most important person in his father's household. <a href="/msb/genesis/34.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The young man, who was the most respected of all his father?s household, did not hesitate to fulfill this request, because he was delighted with Jacob?s daughter. <a href="/net/genesis/34.htm">NET Bible</a> The young man did not delay in doing what they asked because he wanted Jacob's daughter Dinah badly. (Now he was more important than anyone in his father's household.) <a href="/nheb/genesis/34.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The young man did not delay to do this thing, because he was delighted with Jacob?s daughter. Now he was the most important of anyone in his father?s house. <a href="/wbt/genesis/34.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the young man deferred not to do the thing, because he had delight in Jacob's daughter: and he was more honorable than all the house of his father. <a href="/web/genesis/34.htm">World English Bible</a> The young man didn’t wait to do this thing, because he had delight in Jacob’s daughter, and he was honored above all the house of his father. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/34.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and the young man did not delay to do the thing, for he had delight in Jacob’s daughter, and he is honorable above all the house of his father. <a href="/ylt/genesis/34.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and the young man delayed not to do the thing, for he had delight in Jacob's daughter, and he is honourable above all the house of his father. <a href="/slt/genesis/34.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the youth deferred not to do the word, for he delighted in Jacob's daughter, and he was honorable more than all his father's house.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/34.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the young man made no delay, but forthwith fulfilled what was required, for he loved the damsel exceedingly, and he was the greatest man in all his father's house. <a href="/cpdv/genesis/34.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Neither did the young man cause any delay; in fact he immediately fulfilled what was requested. For he loved the girl very much, and he was well-known throughout his father’s house. <a href="/nabre/genesis/34.htm">New American Bible</a> The young man lost no time in acting on the proposal, since he wanted Jacob’s daughter. Now he was more highly regarded than anyone else in his father’s house. <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/34.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And the young man did not delay to do the thing, because he was delighted with Jacob’s daughter. Now he was the most honored of all his family.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/34.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the young man did not delay to do the thing, because he was delighted with Jacob's daughter and he was honored above all the household of his father. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/34.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the boy did not delay to do the deed, because he was delighted with the daughter of Yaquuv and he was more honorable than all the household of his father.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/34.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the young man deferred not to do the thing, because he had delight in Jacob's daughter. And he was honoured above all the house of his father. <a href="/sep/genesis/34.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the young man delayed not to do this thing, for he was much attached to Jacob's daughter, and he was the most honourable of all in his father's house. <a href="/parallel/genesis/34-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=8629" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/34.htm">The Revenge of Dinah's Brothers</a> …18Their offer seemed good to Hamor and his son Shechem. 19<a href="/hebrew/5288.htm" title="5288: han·na·‘ar (Art:: N-ms) -- A boy, lad, youth, retainer. From na'ar; a boy, from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also, a girl.">The young man,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: wə·hū (Conj-w:: Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">who was</a> <a href="/hebrew/3513.htm" title="3513: niḵ·bāḏ (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-ms) -- Or kabed; a primitive root; to be heavy, i.e. In a bad sense or in a good sense (in the same two senses).">the most respected</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: mik·kōl (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">of all</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ā·ḇîw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">his father’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">household,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">did not</a> <a href="/hebrew/309.htm" title="309: ’ê·ḥar (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To remain behind, tarry. A primitive root; to loiter; by implication to procrastinate.">hesitate</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: la·‘ă·śō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">to fulfill</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: had·dā·ḇār (Art:: N-ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">this request,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/2654.htm" title="2654: ḥā·p̄êṣ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to incline to; by implication to bend; figuratively, to be pleased with, desire.">he was delighted</a> <a href="/hebrew/3290.htm" title="3290: ya·‘ă·qōḇ (N-proper-ms) -- A son of Isaac, also his desc. From aqab; heel-catcher; Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch.">with Jacob’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: bə·ḇaṯ- (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter.">daughter.</a> 20So Hamor and his son Shechem went to the gate of their city and addressed the men of their city:…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/29-18.htm">Genesis 29:18</a> Since Jacob loved Rachel, he answered, “I will serve you seven years for your younger daughter Rachel.” <a href="/genesis/24-67.htm">Genesis 24:67</a> And Isaac brought her into the tent of his mother Sarah and took Rebekah as his wife. And Isaac loved her and was comforted after his mother’s death. <a href="/genesis/28-2.htm">Genesis 28:2</a> “Go at once to Paddan-aram, to the house of your mother’s father Bethuel, and take a wife from among the daughters of Laban, your mother’s brother. <a href="/genesis/29-20.htm">Genesis 29:20</a> So Jacob served seven years for Rachel, yet it seemed but a few days because of his love for her. <a href="/genesis/24-3.htm">Genesis 24:3-4</a> and I will have you swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of earth, that you will not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites among whom I am dwelling, / but will go to my country and my kindred to take a wife for my son Isaac.” <a href="/genesis/12-11.htm">Genesis 12:11-13</a> As he was about to enter Egypt, he said to his wife Sarai, “Look, I know that you are a beautiful woman, / and when the Egyptians see you, they will say, ‘This is his wife.’ Then they will kill me but will let you live. / Please say you are my sister, so that I will be treated well for your sake, and on account of you my life will be spared.” <a href="/genesis/26-34.htm">Genesis 26:34-35</a> When Esau was forty years old, he took as his wives Judith daughter of Beeri the Hittite and Basemath daughter of Elon the Hittite. / And they brought grief to Isaac and Rebekah. <a href="/genesis/27-46.htm">Genesis 27:46</a> Then Rebekah said to Isaac, “I am weary of my life because of these Hittite women. If Jacob takes a Hittite wife from among them, what good is my life?” <a href="/genesis/6-2.htm">Genesis 6:2</a> the sons of God saw that the daughters of men were beautiful, and they took as wives whomever they chose. <a href="/genesis/21-21.htm">Genesis 21:21</a> And while he was dwelling in the Wilderness of Paran, his mother got a wife for him from the land of Egypt. <a href="/exodus/2-21.htm">Exodus 2:21</a> Moses agreed to stay with the man, and he gave his daughter Zipporah to Moses in marriage. <a href="/judges/14-2.htm">Judges 14:2-3</a> So he returned and told his father and mother, “I have seen a daughter of the Philistines in Timnah. Now get her for me as a wife.” / But his father and mother replied, “Can’t you find a young woman among your relatives or among any of our people? Must you go to the uncircumcised Philistines to get a wife?” But Samson told his father, “Get her for me, for she is pleasing to my eyes.” <a href="/1_samuel/18-20.htm">1 Samuel 18:20-27</a> Now Saul’s daughter Michal loved David, and when this was reported to Saul, it pleased him. / “I will give her to David,” Saul thought, “so that she may be a snare to him, and the hand of the Philistines may be against him.” So Saul said to David, “For a second time now you can be my son-in-law.” / Then Saul ordered his servants, “Speak to David privately and tell him, ‘Behold, the king is pleased with you, and all his servants love you. Now therefore, become his son-in-law.’” ... <a href="/2_samuel/13-1.htm">2 Samuel 13:1-2</a> After some time, David’s son Amnon fell in love with Tamar, the beautiful sister of David’s son Absalom. / Amnon was sick with frustration over his sister Tamar, for she was a virgin, and it seemed implausible for him to do anything to her. <a href="/1_kings/11-1.htm">1 Kings 11:1-2</a> King Solomon, however, loved many foreign women along with the daughter of Pharaoh—women of Moab, Ammon, Edom, and Sidon, as well as Hittite women. / These women were from the nations about which the LORD had told the Israelites, “You must not intermarry with them, for surely they will turn your hearts after their gods.” Yet Solomon clung to these women in love.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the young man deferred not to do the thing, because he had delight in Jacob's daughter: and he was more honorable than all the house of his father.because.<a href="/genesis/29-20.htm">Genesis 29:20</a> And Jacob served seven years for Rachel; and they seemed unto him but a few days, for the love he had to her.<a href="/songs/8-6.htm">Song of Solomon 8:6</a> Set me as a seal upon thine heart, as a seal upon thine arm: for love is strong as death; jealousy is cruel as the grave: the coals thereof are coals of fire, which hath a most vehement flame.<a href="/isaiah/62-4.htm">Isaiah 62:4</a> Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall thy land any more be termed Desolate: but thou shalt be called Hephzibah, and thy land Beulah: for the LORD delighteth in thee, and thy land shall be married.honourable.<a href="/genesis/41-20.htm">Genesis 41:20</a> And the lean and the ill favoured kine did eat up the first seven fat kine:<a href="/numbers/22-15.htm">Numbers 22:15</a> And Balak sent yet again princes, more, and more honourable than they.<a href="/1_samuel/22-14.htm">1 Samuel 22:14</a> Then Ahimelech answered the king, and said, And who is so faithful among all thy servants as David, which is the king's son in law, and goeth at thy bidding, and is honourable in thine house?<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/34-17.htm">Daughter</a> <a href="/acts/24-22.htm">Deferred</a> <a href="/genesis/24-56.htm">Delay</a> <a href="/luke/1-21.htm">Delayed</a> <a href="/genesis/30-31.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-12.htm">Delighted</a> <a href="/genesis/32-9.htm">Family</a> <a href="/genesis/31-30.htm">Father's</a> <a href="/james/2-7.htm">Honorable</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-4.htm">Honored</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-4.htm">Honoured</a> <a href="/genesis/33-17.htm">House</a> <a href="/genesis/31-41.htm">Household</a> <a href="/genesis/34-13.htm">Jacob's</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-25.htm">Lost</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-7.htm">Noblest</a> <a href="/genesis/4-4.htm">Respected</a> <a href="/genesis/31-10.htm">Time</a> <a href="/revelation/6-11.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/genesis/34-12.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/36-2.htm">Daughter</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-12.htm">Deferred</a> <a href="/genesis/45-9.htm">Delay</a> <a href="/genesis/43-10.htm">Delayed</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-31.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/exodus/18-9.htm">Delighted</a> <a href="/genesis/45-11.htm">Family</a> <a href="/genesis/35-22.htm">Father's</a> <a href="/numbers/22-15.htm">Honorable</a> <a href="/exodus/14-4.htm">Honored</a> <a href="/exodus/9-16.htm">Honoured</a> <a href="/genesis/34-26.htm">House</a> <a href="/genesis/35-2.htm">Household</a> <a href="/genesis/34-25.htm">Jacob's</a> <a href="/exodus/14-5.htm">Lost</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-19.htm">Noblest</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-13.htm">Respected</a> <a href="/genesis/35-16.htm">Time</a> <a href="/genesis/45-9.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/genesis/37-31.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 34</div>1. <a href="/genesis/34-1.htm">Dinah is ravished by Shechem.</a> 4. <a href="/genesis/34-4.htm">He requests to marry her.</a> 13. <a href="/genesis/34-13.htm">The sons of Jacob offer the condition of circumcision to the Shechemites.</a> 20. <a href="/genesis/34-20.htm">Hamor and Shechem persuade them to accept it.</a> 25. <a href="/genesis/34-25.htm">The sons of Jacob upon that advantage slay them, and spoil their city.</a> 30. <a href="/genesis/34-30.htm">Jacob reproves Simeon and Levi.</a> </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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Shechem's actions and character are central to the events of <a href="/genesis/34.htm">Genesis 34</a>. His youth may imply impulsiveness and a lack of wisdom, which is evident in his actions towards Dinah.who was the most respected of all his father’s household Shechem held a position of honor and influence within his family and community. This respect could be due to his status as the heir or his personal qualities. His influence is significant in the narrative, as it suggests that his actions could sway the decisions of his family and people.did not hesitate to fulfill this request Shechem's eagerness to comply with the demands of Jacob's sons indicates his strong desire to marry Dinah. This haste can be seen as a reflection of his infatuation or love for her, despite the circumstances of their initial encounter.because he was delighted with Jacob’s daughter Shechem's delight in Dinah suggests a deep attraction or affection, which may have been genuine despite the morally questionable nature of their relationship. This phrase highlights the personal and emotional motivations behind his actions, contrasting with the broader social and familial implications. Connections to other scripture can be seen in the broader narrative of Genesis, where family dynamics and inter-tribal relations often lead to conflict and resolution. The story of Shechem and Dinah also foreshadows later events in Israel's history, where intermarriage with surrounding nations becomes a recurring issue.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/shechem.htm">Shechem</a> The young man mentioned in this verse, who is the son of Hamor the Hivite. He is described as being the most honored in his father's household and is infatuated with Dinah, Jacob's daughter. 2. <a href="/topical/h/hamor.htm">Hamor</a> Shechem's father, a Hivite leader, who plays a significant role in the negotiations with Jacob's family following Shechem's actions. 3. <a href="/topical/d/dinah.htm">Dinah</a> The daughter of Jacob and Leah, whose encounter with Shechem sets off a series of events involving her brothers and the people of Shechem. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob</a> The patriarch of the family, father of Dinah, and a central figure in the unfolding account. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_city_of_shechem.htm">The City of Shechem</a> A significant location in the account, representing both a place of conflict and negotiation between Jacob's family and the Hivites.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_impulsive_actions.htm">The Consequences of Impulsive Actions</a> Shechem's actions, driven by desire, lead to significant conflict and tragedy. This serves as a reminder of the importance of self-control and considering the consequences of our actions. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_honor_and_reputation.htm">The Role of Honor and Reputation</a> Shechem is described as the most honored in his household, yet his actions bring dishonor. This highlights the biblical principle that true honor is found in righteous living, not merely in social standing. <a href="/topical/t/the_complexity_of_human_relationships.htm">The Complexity of Human Relationships</a> The account illustrates the complexity of human relationships and the potential for conflict when cultural, familial, and personal desires intersect. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_seeking_godly_wisdom.htm">The Importance of Seeking Godly Wisdom</a> In situations of conflict and negotiation, seeking God's wisdom and guidance is crucial to ensure that actions align with His will and lead to peace rather than strife.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_34.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 34</a> <a href="/q/what_are_all_the_names_in_the_bible.htm">What are all the names in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/jacob's_prophecies_in_the_bible.htm">What are Jacob's prophecies in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/is_circumcision_in_gen_34_22_anachronistic.htm">Genesis 34:22 – Could the use of circumcision as a deceptive tactic reflect an anachronistic or exaggerated element in the text? </a> <a href="/q/how_do_levites_replace_firstborns.htm">If the Levites replaced all Israel's firstborn in worship (Numbers 8:16-18), how does this reconcile with earlier promises safeguarding the special status of firstborns?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/genesis/34-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>The young man, הַנַּ֙עַר֙ (han·na·‘ar) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5288.htm">Strong's 5288: </a> A boy, lad, youth, retainer who [was] וְה֣וּא (wə·hū) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are the most respected נִכְבָּ֔ד (niḵ·bāḏ) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3513.htm">Strong's 3513: </a> To be heavy, weighty, or burdensome of all מִכֹּ֖ל (mik·kōl) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every his father’s אָבִֽיו׃ (’ā·ḇîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father household, בֵּ֥ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house did not וְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no hesitate אֵחַ֤ר (’ê·ḥar) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_309.htm">Strong's 309: </a> To loiter, to procrastinate to fulfill לַעֲשׂ֣וֹת (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make this request, הַדָּבָ֔ר (had·dā·ḇār) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause because כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction he was delighted חָפֵ֖ץ (ḥā·p̄êṣ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2654.htm">Strong's 2654: </a> To incline to, to bend, to be pleased with, desire with Jacob’s יַעֲקֹ֑ב (ya·‘ă·qōḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3290.htm">Strong's 3290: </a> Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc daughter. בְּבַֽת־ (bə·ḇaṯ-) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1323.htm">Strong's 1323: </a> A daughter <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/34-19.htm">Genesis 34:19 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/34-19.htm">Genesis 34:19 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/34-19.htm">Genesis 34:19 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/34-19.htm">Genesis 34:19 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/34-19.htm">Genesis 34:19 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/34-19.htm">Genesis 34:19 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/34-19.htm">Genesis 34:19 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/34-19.htm">Genesis 34:19 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/34-19.htm">Genesis 34:19 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/34-19.htm">Genesis 34:19 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/34-19.htm">OT Law: Genesis 34:19 The young man didn't wait to do (Gen. 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