Genesis 34:26 cpdv — They killed Hamor and Shechem together, taking their sister Dinah from the house of Shechem.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"They killed Hamor and Shechem together, taking their sister Dinah from the house of Shechem. "

— Genesis 34:26, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 34 — Context

23

And their substance, and cattle, and all that they possess, will be ours, if only we will acquiesce to this, and so, in living together, will form one people.”

24

And they all agreed to circumcise every one of the males.

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And behold, on the third day, when the pain of the wound was greatest, two of the sons of Jacob, Simeon and Levi, the brothers of Dinah, boldly entered the city with swords. And they put to death all of the males.

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They killed Hamor and Shechem together, taking their sister Dinah from the house of Shechem.

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And when they had departed, the other sons of Jacob rushed over the slain, and they plundered the city in vengeance for the rape.

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Taking their sheep, and herds, and donkeys, and laying waste to everything else that was in their houses and in their fields,

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they also took their little ones and their wives captive.

Genesis 34:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 34:26 say?
Genesis 34:26 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “They killed Hamor and Shechem together, taking their sister Dinah from the house of Shechem. ”
Where is Genesis 34:26 in the Bible?
Genesis 34:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 34, verse 26.
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 34:26.
What translation should I read Genesis 34:26 in?
Genesis 34:26 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 34:26?
Genesis 34:26 reads (CPDV): “They killed Hamor and Shechem together, taking their sister Dinah from the house of Shechem. ” 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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