Genesis 34:27 nasb — Jacob's sons came upon the slain and looted the city, because they had defiled their sister.

NASB

"Jacob's sons came upon the slain and looted the city, because they had defiled their sister."

— Genesis 34:27, NASB

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Genesis 34 — Context

24

All who went out of the gate of his city listened to Hamor and to his son Shechem, and every male was circumcised, all who went out of the gate of his city.

25

Now it came about on the third day, when they were in pain, that two of Jacob's sons, Simeon and Levi, Dinah's brothers, each took his sword and came upon the city unawares, and killed every male.

26

They killed Hamor and his son Shechem with the edge of the sword, and took Dinah from Shechem's house, and went forth.

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Jacob's sons came upon the slain and looted the city, because they had defiled their sister.

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They took their flocks and their herds and their donkeys, and that which was in the city and that which was in the field;

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and they captured and looted all their wealth and all their little ones and their wives, even all that was in the houses.

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Then Jacob said to Simeon and Levi, "You have brought trouble on me by making me odious among the inhabitants of the land, among the Canaanites and the Perizzites; and my men being few in number, they will gather together against me and attack me and I will be destroyed, I and my household."

Genesis 34:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 34:27 say?
Genesis 34:27 in the NASB reads: “Jacob's sons came upon the slain and looted the city, because they had defiled their sister.”
Where is Genesis 34:27 in the Bible?
Genesis 34:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 34, verse 27.
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 34:27.
What translation should I read Genesis 34:27 in?
Genesis 34:27 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 34:27?
Genesis 34:27 reads (NASB): “Jacob's sons came upon the slain and looted the city, because they had defiled their sister.” 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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