Genesis 34:29 bbe — And all their wealth and all their little ones and their wives; everything in their houses they took and made them wast…

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"And all their wealth and all their little ones and their wives; everything in their houses they took and made them waste."

— Genesis 34:29, Bible in Basic English

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“and all their wealth, and all their little ones and their wives, took they captive and made a prey, even all that was in the house. ”
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Genesis 34 — Context

And Hamor and his son they put to death with the sword, and they took Dinah from Shechem's house and went away.

And the sons of Jacob came on them when they were wounded and made waste the town because of what had been done to their sister;

They took their flocks and their herds and their asses and everything in their town and in their fields,

And all their wealth and all their little ones and their wives; everything in their houses they took and made them waste.

And Jacob said to Simeon and Levi, You have made trouble for me and given me a bad name among the people of this country, among the Canaanites and the Perizzites: and because we are small in number they will come together against me and make war on me; and it will be the end of me and all my people.

But they said, Were we to let him make use of our sister as a loose woman?

Genesis 34:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 34:29 say?

Genesis 34:29 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And all their wealth and all their little ones and their wives; everything in their houses they took and made them waste.”

Where is Genesis 34:29 in the Bible?

Genesis 34:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 34, verse 29.

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 34:29.

What translation should I read Genesis 34:29 in?

Genesis 34:29 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 34:29?

Genesis 34:29 reads (BBE): “And all their wealth and all their little ones and their wives; everything in their houses they took and made them waste.” 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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