Genesis 34:20-23

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Genesis 34:6-31

CRITICAL NOTES.—Genesis 34:6. Hamor, the father of Shechem, went out unto Jacob to commune with him.] In Oriental countries the fathers arrange the marriages of their children. Genesis 34:7. Wrought folly in Israel.] “This was a standing phrase from this time forth for crimes against the honour and vocation of Israel as the covenant people, especially for gross sins of the flesh.” (Deuteronomy 22:21; Judges 20:10; 2 Samuel 13:2.) “Fool” and “folly” are terms used of impiety and iniquity.” (See... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Genesis 34:1-31

Chapter 34Now there's a time gap between chapters thirty-three and thirty-four because at the time that they had left the land of Padanaram, Dinah was less than six years old. And now she comes into the story at this point and obviously is older than that. And Dinah the daughter of Leah ( Genesis 34:1 ), Who was, of course, the first wife that Laban had given to him, the older sister and after Dinah-Leah actually, had born several sons to Jacob, she finally bore a daughter. And so she had a lot... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 34:1-31

Genesis 34:1. Dinah. One of the oldest of Jacob’s daughters, for he had many: Genesis 37:35. Josephus intimates that it was a festival day, and it is probable that she had been invited by ladies with whom her family was acquainted. She was then about fifteen years of age, but it does not appear that Jacob knew of this visit to the feast. Genesis 34:12. Dowry, to the father, and gift to the lady. When Cyrus concluded the match with Gobrias, that Hystaspes should marry his daughter, he... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Genesis 34:6-31

Genesis 34:6-31They slew Hamor and Shechem his son with the edge of the sword, and took Dinah out of Shechem’s houseThe punishment of Dinah’s dishonourI.IT WAS PROMPTED BY A FEELING OF VENGEANCE AGAINST THE DOER OF A GROSS MORAL WRONG. II. IT WAS A GRIEVOUS SIN. 1. Unjust and cruel. The punishment was far in excess of the fault, and the innocent were made to suffer with the guilty. 2. IT was committed under the hypocritical pretence of religion. 3. It was perilous to the true interests of the... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Genesis 34:20

Gen 34:20 And Hamor and Shechem his son came unto the gate of their city, and communed with the men of their city, saying, Ver. 20. And Hamor and Shechem, &c. ] These great men easily persuaded and prevailed with the people to have what they would. Great need have we to pray for good governors. When Crispus believed, who was the chief ruler of the synagogue, many Corinthians believed also. Act 18:8 Paul was loath to lose the deputy; because his conversion would draw on many others, is on... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Genesis 34:21

Gen 34:21 These men [are] peaceable with us; therefore let them dwell in the land, and trade therein; for the land, behold, [it is] large enough for them; let us take their daughters to us for wives, and let us give them our daughters. Ver. 21. These men are peaceable, &c. ] Nothing more ordinary, with politicians, than to cover private ends and respects, with pretence of public good: as Jeroboam told the people, it was too much trouble for them to go up to Jerusalem to worship; they... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Genesis 34:22

Gen 34:22 Only herein will the men consent unto us for to dwell with us, to be one people, if every male among us be circumcised, as they [are] circumcised. Ver. 22. If every male among us be circumcised. ] See Trapp on " Gen 34:26 " read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Genesis 34:23

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. Ver. 23. Shall not their cattle, &c. ] Profit persuades mightily with the multitude. They all look to their own way; "Every one for his gain from his quarter". Isa 56:11 "Who will show us any good?" is Vox populi . Psa 4:6 And who begs not attention, or inoculates not his faithful endeavour into his friend’s creed and belief, with a... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Genesis 34:20

the gate: Genesis 22:17, Genesis 23:10, Deuteronomy 17:5, Ruth 4:1, Job 29:7, Proverbs 31:23, Amos 5:10, Amos 5:12, Amos 5:15, Zechariah 8:16 Reciprocal: Genesis 23:18 - all read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Genesis 34:21

Reciprocal: Genesis 34:10 - and the land Genesis 42:34 - traffic read more

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