Genesis 34:4

And Shechem spake unto his father Hamor, saying, Get me this damsel to wife.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 34:4

BSB

So Shechem told his father Hamor, "Get me this girl as a wife."

AKJV

And Shechem spoke to his father Hamor, saying, Get me this damsel to wife.

CPDV

And going on to Hamor, his father, he said, "Obtain this girl for me as a mate."

ERV

And Shechem spake unto his father Hamor, saying, Get me this damsel to wife.

NHEB

Shechem spoke to his father, Hamor, saying, "Get me this young woman as my wife."

SMT

And Shechem will say to Hamor his father, saying, Take to me this maid for a wife.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 34:4

AndShechemH7927 spakeH559VerbuntohisfatherH1Noun Masculine HamorH2544Proper Name Masculine sayingH559Verb GetH3947VerbmethisdamselH3207Noun FemininetowifeH802Noun Feminine

Commentary for Genesis 34:4

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

Overview of Genesis 34:4

Summary

Shechem requests marriage to Dinah

Place

Shechem

Event

Shechem seeks marriage

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC