Genesis 34:5 net — When Jacob heard that Shechem had violated his daughter Dinah, his sons were with the livestock in the field. So Jacob…

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"When Jacob heard that Shechem had violated his daughter Dinah, his sons were with the livestock in the field. So Jacob remained silent until they came in."

— Genesis 34:5, NET Bible

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Genesis 34 — Context

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When Shechem son of Hamor the Hivite, who ruled that area, saw her, he grabbed her, forced himself on her, and sexually assaulted her.

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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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Shechem said to his father Hamor,“Acquire this young girl as my wife.”

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When Jacob heard that Shechem had violated his daughter Dinah, his sons were with the livestock in the field. So Jacob remained silent until they came in.

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Then Shechem’s father Hamor went to speak with Jacob about Dinah.

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Now Jacob’s sons had come in from the field when they heard the news. They were offended and very angry because Shechem had disgraced Israel by sexually assaulting Jacob’s daughter, a crime that should not be committed.

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But Hamor made this appeal to them:“My son Shechem is in love with your daughter. Please give her to him as his wife.

Genesis 34:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 34:5 say?
Genesis 34:5 in the NET Bible reads: “When Jacob heard that Shechem had violated his daughter Dinah, his sons were with the livestock in the field. So Jacob remained silent until they came in.”
Where is Genesis 34:5 in the Bible?
Genesis 34:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 34, verse 5.
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 34:5.
What translation should I read Genesis 34:5 in?
Genesis 34:5 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 34:5?
Genesis 34:5 reads (NET): “When Jacob heard that Shechem had violated his daughter Dinah, his sons were with the livestock in the field. So Jacob remained silent until they came in.” 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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