Genesis 34:31

And they said, Should he deal with our sister as with an harlot?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 34:31

BSB

But they replied, "Should he have treated our sister like a prostitute?"

AKJV

And they said, Should he deal with our sister as with an harlot?

CPDV

They responded, "Should they abuse our sister like a prostitute?"

ERV

And they said, Should he deal with our sister as with an harlot?

NHEB

But they said, "Should he treat our sister like a prostitute?"

SMT

And they will say, Shall he do to our sister as an harlot?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 34:31

AndtheysaidH559VerbShouldhedealH6213VerbwithoursisterH269Noun FeminineaswithanharlotH2181Verb

Commentary for Genesis 34:31

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

Overview of Genesis 34:31

Summary

Sons defend their violent defense of sister

Place

Canaan

Event

Sons justify their actions

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC