Genesis 34:4 cpdv — And going on to Hamor, his father, he said, “Obtain this girl for me as a mate.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And going on to Hamor, his father, he said, “Obtain this girl for me as a mate.” "

— Genesis 34:4, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 34 — Context

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Then Dinah, the daughter of Leah, went out to see the women of that region.

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And when Shechem, the son of Hamor the Hivite, the leader of that land, had seen her, he fell in love with her. And so he seized her and slept with her, overwhelming the virgin by force.

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And his soul was closely bound to her, and, since she was sorrowful, he soothed her with flattery.

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And going on to Hamor, his father, he said, “Obtain this girl for me as a mate.”

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But when Jacob had heard this, since his sons were absent and he was occupied in pasturing the cattle, he remained silent until they came back.

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Then, when Hamor, the father of Shechem, had gone out to speak to Jacob,

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behold, his sons arrived from the field. And hearing what had happened, they were very angry, because he had done a filthy thing in Israel and, in violating a daughter of Jacob, had perpetrated an unlawful act.

Genesis 34:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 34:4 say?
Genesis 34:4 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And going on to Hamor, his father, he said, “Obtain this girl for me as a mate.” ”
Where is Genesis 34:4 in the Bible?
Genesis 34:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 34, verse 4.
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 34:4.
What translation should I read Genesis 34:4 in?
Genesis 34:4 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 34:4?
Genesis 34:4 reads (CPDV): “And going on to Hamor, his father, he said, “Obtain this girl for me as a mate.” ” 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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