Genesis 34:11 net — Then Shechem said to Dinah’s father and brothers,“Let me find favor in your sight, and whatever you require of me I’ll…

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"Then Shechem said to Dinah’s father and brothers,“Let me find favor in your sight, and whatever you require of me I’ll give."

— Genesis 34:11, NET Bible

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Genesis 34 — Context

8

But Hamor made this appeal to them:“My son Shechem is in love with your daughter. Please give her to him as his wife.

9

Intermarry with us. Let us marry your daughters, and take our daughters as wives for yourselves.

10

You may live among us, and the land will be open to you. Live in it, travel freely in it, and acquire property in it.”

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Then Shechem said to Dinah’s father and brothers,“Let me find favor in your sight, and whatever you require of me I’ll give.

12

You can make the bride price and the gift I must bring very expensive, and I’ll give whatever you ask of me. Just give me the young woman as my wife!”

13

Jacob’s sons answered Shechem and his father Hamor deceitfully when they spoke because Shechem had violated their sister Dinah.

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They said to them,“We cannot give our sister to a man who is not circumcised, for it would be a disgrace to us.

Genesis 34:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 34:11 say?
Genesis 34:11 in the NET Bible reads: “Then Shechem said to Dinah’s father and brothers,“Let me find favor in your sight, and whatever you require of me I’ll give.”
Where is Genesis 34:11 in the Bible?
Genesis 34:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 34, verse 11.
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 34:11.
What translation should I read Genesis 34:11 in?
Genesis 34:11 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 34:11?
Genesis 34:11 reads (NET): “Then Shechem said to Dinah’s father and brothers,“Let me find favor in your sight, and whatever you require of me I’ll give.” 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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