Genesis 34:1-3 Esau's wives and descendants

1 Dinah and the Shechemites
Now Dinah, the daughter Leah had borne to Jacob, went out to visit the women of the land.

2 When Shechem son of Hamor the Hivite, the ruler of that area, saw her, he took her and violated her.

3 His heart was drawn to Dinah daughter of Jacob, and he loved the girl and spoke tenderly to her.

Meaning of Genesis 34:1-3

Genesis 34:1 tells the story of Dinah, Leah's daughter, venturing out to visit the women of the land. This brief yet profound verse sets the stage for a narrative that underscores the intense human struggle for justice and honor. It encourages us to reflect on the complex interplay of human actions and divine oversight.

Cross References for Genesis 34:1-3

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Genesis 26:34 - When Esau was forty years old, he married Judith daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and also Basema... Click to read the verse Genesis 26:34 Click to read the verse Genesis 26:34

Genesis 46:15 - These were the sons Leah bore to Jacob in Paddan Aram, besides his daughter Dinah. These sons a... Click to read the verse Genesis 46:15 Click to read the verse Genesis 46:15

Genesis 28:6 - Now Esau learned that Isaac had blessed Jacob and had sent him to Paddan Aram to take a wife fr... Click to read the verse Genesis 28:6 Click to read the verse Genesis 28:6

Genesis 30:13 - Then Leah said, “How happy I am! The women will call me happy.” So she named him Asher. Click to read the verse Genesis 30:13 Click to read the verse Genesis 30:13

Genesis 30:21 - Some time later she gave birth to a daughter and named her Dinah. Click to read the verse Genesis 30:21 Click to read the verse Genesis 30:21

1 Timothy 5:13 - Besides, they get into the habit of being idle and going about from house to house. And not onl... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:13 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:13