Genesis 34:10 cpdv — And live with us. The land is in your power: cultivate, trade, and possess it.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And live with us. The land is in your power: cultivate, trade, and possess it.” "

— Genesis 34:10, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 34 — Context

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behold, his sons arrived from the field. And hearing what had happened, they were very angry, because he had done a filthy thing in Israel and, in violating a daughter of Jacob, had perpetrated an unlawful act.

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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.

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And let us celebrate marriages with one with another. Give us your daughters, and receive our daughters.

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And live with us. The land is in your power: cultivate, trade, and possess it.”

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And Shechem even said to her father and to her brothers: “May I find favor in your sight, and whatever you will appoint, I will give.

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Increase the dowry, and request gifts, and I will freely bestow what you will ask. Only give me this girl as a wife.”

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The sons of Jacob answered Shechem and his father with deceit, being enraged at the rape of their sister:

Genesis 34:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 34:10 say?
Genesis 34:10 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And live with us. The land is in your power: cultivate, trade, and possess it.” ”
Where is Genesis 34:10 in the Bible?
Genesis 34:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 34, verse 10.
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 34:10.
What translation should I read Genesis 34:10 in?
Genesis 34:10 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 34:10?
Genesis 34:10 reads (CPDV): “And live with us. The land is in your power: cultivate, trade, and possess it.” ” 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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