Genesis 34:3

And his soul clave unto Dinah the daughter of Jacob, and he loved the damsel, and spake kindly unto the damsel.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 34:3

BSB

And his soul was drawn to Dinah, the daughter of Jacob. He loved the young girl and spoke to her tenderly.

AKJV

And his soul joined to Dinah the daughter of Jacob, and he loved the damsel, and spoke kindly to the damsel.

CPDV

And his soul was closely bound to her, and, since she was sorrowful, he soothed her with flattery.

ERV

And his soul clave unto Dinah the daughter of Jacob, and he loved the damsel, and spake kindly unto the damsel.

NHEB

Then he became very attached to Dinah, the daughter of Jacob, and he loved the young woman, and spoke kindly to the young woman.

SMT

And his soul will cleave to Dinah, the daughter of Jacob, and he will love the maiden, and he will speak to the heart of the maiden.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 34:3

AndhissoulH5315Noun Feminine claveH1692VerbuntoDinahH1783Proper Name FemininethedaughterH1323ofJacobH3290Proper Name MasculineandhelovedH157VerbthedamselH5291Noun FeminineandspakeH1696Verb kindlyH3820Noun MasculineuntothedamselH5291Noun Feminine

Commentary for Genesis 34:3

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

Overview of Genesis 34:3

Summary

Shechem loves Dinah and speaks kindly

Place

Shechem

Event

Shechem expresses love

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC