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Genesis 34:2

Genesis 34:1 nasb — Now Dinah the daughter of Leah, whom she had borne to Jacob, went out to visit the daughters of the land.

NASB

"Now Dinah the daughter of Leah, whom she had borne to Jacob, went out to visit the daughters of the land."

— Genesis 34:1, NASB

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Genesis 34 — Context

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Now Dinah the daughter of Leah, whom she had borne to Jacob, went out to visit the daughters of the land.

2

When Shechem the son of Hamor the Hivite, the prince of the land, saw her, he took her and lay with her by force.

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He was deeply attracted to Dinah the daughter of Jacob, and he loved the girl and spoke tenderly to her.

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So Shechem spoke to his father Hamor, saying, "Get me this young girl for a wife."

Genesis 34:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 34:1 say?
Genesis 34:1 in the NASB reads: “Now Dinah the daughter of Leah, whom she had borne to Jacob, went out to visit the daughters of the land.”
Where is Genesis 34:1 in the Bible?
Genesis 34:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 34, verse 1.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 34:1.
What translation should I read Genesis 34:1 in?
Genesis 34:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 34:1?
Genesis 34:1 reads (NASB): “Now Dinah the daughter of Leah, whom she had borne to Jacob, went out to visit the daughters of the land.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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