Genesis 34:8

And Hamor communed with them, saying, The soul of my son Shechem longeth for your daughter: I pray you give her him to wife.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 34:8

BSB

But Hamor said to them, "My son Shechem longs for your daughter. Please give her to him as his wife.

AKJV

And Hamor communed with them, saying, The soul of my son Shechem longs for your daughter: I pray you give her him to wife.

CPDV

And so Hamor spoke to them: "The soul of my son Shechem has become attached to your daughter. Give her to him as a wife.

ERV

And Hamor communed with them, saying, The soul of my son Shechem longeth for your daughter: I pray you give her unto him to wife.

NHEB

Hamor talked with them, saying, "The heart of my son Shechem is set on your daughter. Please give her to him as a wife.

SMT

And Hamor will speak with them, saying, The soul of Shechem my son, was attached with his soul to your daughter; now give her to him for a wife.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 34:8

AndHamorH2544Proper Name Masculine communedH1696VerbwiththemsayingH559VerbThesoulH5315Noun FeminineofmysonH1121Noun Masculine ShechemH7927 longethH2836VerbforyourdaughterH1323IprayyougiveH5414VerbherhimtowifeH802Noun Feminine

Commentary for Genesis 34:8

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

Overview of Genesis 34:8

Summary

Offender's father requests marriage proposal for reconciliation

Event

Marriage proposal offered

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC