Genesis 34:24

And unto Hamor and unto Shechem his son hearkened all that went out of the gate of his city; and every male was circumcised, all that went out of the gate of his city.

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Other Translations for Genesis 34:24

BSB

All the men who went out of the city gate listened to Hamor and his son Shechem, and every male of the city was circumcised.

AKJV

And to Hamor and to Shechem his son listened all that went out of the gate of his city; and every male was circumcised, all that went out of the gate of his city.

CPDV

And they all agreed to circumcise every one of the males.

ERV

And unto Hamor and unto Shechem his son hearkened all that went out of the gate of his city; and every male was circumcised, all that went out of the gate of his city.

NHEB

All who went out of the gate of his city agreed with Hamor and his son Shechem; and every male was circumcised, all who went out of the gate of his city.

SMT

And to Hamor and to Shechem his son, will listen all going out of the gate of the city: and they will circumcise every male, all going out of the gate of the city.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 34:24

AnduntoHamorH2544Proper Name MasculineanduntoShechemH7927hissonH1121Noun Masculine hearkenedH8085allthatwentoutH3318VerbofthegateH8179Noun MasculineofhiscityH5892Noun MasculineandeverymaleH2145wascircumcisedH4135VerballthatwentoutH3318VerbofthegateH8179Noun MasculineofhiscityH5892Noun Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 34:24

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 34:24

Summary

Entire male population undergoes ritual circumcision

Place

Shechem city gate

Event

Mass circumcision performed

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC