Genesis 34:8 kjva — And Hamor communed with them, saying, The soul of my son Shechem longeth for your daughter: I pray you give her him to…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And Hamor communed with them, saying, The soul of my son Shechem longeth for your daughter: I pray you give her him to wife."

— Genesis 34:8, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Genesis 34 — Context

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And Jacob heard that he had defiled Dinah his daughter: now his sons were with his cattle in the field: and Jacob held his peace until they were come.

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And Hamor the father of Shechem went out unto Jacob to commune with him.

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And the sons of Jacob came out of the field when they heard it: and the men were grieved, and they were very wroth, because he had wrought folly in Israel in lying with Jacob’s daughter; which thing ought not to be done.

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And Hamor communed with them, saying, The soul of my son Shechem longeth for your daughter: I pray you give her him to wife.

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And make ye marriages with us, and give your daughters unto us, and take our daughters unto you.

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And ye shall dwell with us: and the land shall be before you; dwell and trade ye therein, and get you possessions therein.

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And Shechem said unto her father and unto her brethren, Let me find grace in your eyes, and what ye shall say unto me I will give.

Genesis 34:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 34:8 say?
Genesis 34:8 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And Hamor communed with them, saying, The soul of my son Shechem longeth for your daughter: I pray you give her him to wife.”
Where is Genesis 34:8 in the Bible?
Genesis 34:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 34, verse 8.
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 34:8.
What translation should I read Genesis 34:8 in?
Genesis 34:8 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 34:8?
Genesis 34:8 reads (KJVA): “And Hamor communed with them, saying, The soul of my son Shechem longeth for your daughter: I pray you give her him to wife.” 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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