Genesis 34:3
but his heart was drawn to Dinah the daughter of Jacob – he loved her and spoke endearingly to her.
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4Therefore Shechem said to his father Hamor, “Get me this girl for my wife.”
Cross References
Genesis 50:21Now therefore do not be afraid; I will provide for you and your little ones.” He said this kindly, comforting them.
Ruth 1:14Then they again wept aloud, and Orpah kissed her mother-in-law goodbye, but Ruth stayed with her.
Hosea 2:16At that time, declares the Lord, you will call me your husband, and will no more call me your master.
Matthew Henry on Genesis 34:2-6
Dinah Dishonoured. ( b. c. 1732.) 1 And Dinah the daughter of Leah, which she bare unto Jacob, went out to see the daughters of the land. 2 And when Shechem the son of Hamor the Hivite, prince of the country, saw her, he took her, and lay with her, and defiled her. 3 And his soul clave unto Dinah the daughter of Jacob, and he loved the damsel, and spake kindly unto the damsel. 4 And Shechem spake unto his father Hamor, saying, Get me this damsel to wife. 5 And Jacob heard that he had defiled Dinah his daughter:… Read the whole commentary →