Genesis 34:19

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.

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Other Translations for Genesis 34:19

BSB
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.
AKJV
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.
CPDV
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.
ERV
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.
NHEB
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.
SMT
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.

Commentary for Genesis 34:19

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Overview of Genesis 34:19
Summary
Young man promptly complies due to passionate desire
Event
Shechem commits to ritual
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative