Genesis 34:3 bbe — Then his heart went out in love to Dinah, the daughter of Jacob, and he said comforting words to her.

Bible in Basic English

"Then his heart went out in love to Dinah, the daughter of Jacob, and he said comforting words to her."

— Genesis 34:3, Bible in Basic English

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“And his soul clave unto Dinah the daughter of Jacob, and he loved the damsel, and spake kindly unto the damsel.”
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“Then he became very attached to Dinah, Jacob’s daughter. He fell in love with the young woman and spoke romantically to her.”
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Genesis 34 — Context

Now Dinah, the daughter whom Leah had by Jacob, went out to see the women of that country.

And when Shechem, the son of Hamor the Hivite who was the chief of that land, saw her, he took her by force and had connection with her.

Then his heart went out in love to Dinah, the daughter of Jacob, and he said comforting words to her.

And Shechem said to Hamor, his father, Get me this girl for my wife.

Now Jacob had word of what Shechem had done to his daughter; but his sons were in the fields with the cattle, and Jacob said nothing till they came.

Then Hamor, the father of Shechem, came out to have a talk with Jacob.

Genesis 34:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 34:3 say?

Genesis 34:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then his heart went out in love to Dinah, the daughter of Jacob, and he said comforting words to her.”

Where is Genesis 34:3 in the Bible?

Genesis 34:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 34, verse 3.

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 34:3.

What translation should I read Genesis 34:3 in?

Genesis 34:3 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 34:3?

Genesis 34:3 reads (BBE): “Then his heart went out in love to Dinah, the daughter of Jacob, and he said comforting words to her.” 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.

Genesis 34:3 bbe — Then his heart went out in love to Dinah, the daughter of Jacob, and he said comforting words to her.

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