Genesis 34:10

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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

Complete Jewish Bible:

You will live with us, and the land will be available to you - you'll live, do business and acquire possessions here."

Berean Standard Bible:

You may settle among us, and the land will be open to you. Live here, move about freely, and acquire your own property.”

American Standard Version:

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

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And ye shall dwell^{H3427} with us: and the land^{H776} shall be^{H1961} before you^{H6440}; dwell^{H3427} and trade^{H5503} ye therein, and get you possessions^{H270} therein.

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Commentary for Genesis 34:10

Genesis 34:10 is part of the narrative concerning Dinah, the daughter of Jacob (also known as Israel), and Shechem, the son of Hamor the Hivite. The verse is set in the context of a violent incident where Shechem rapes Dinah, and afterward, he desires to marry her. In the aftermath, Hamor and Shechem approach Jacob and his sons with a proposal, asking for Dinah's hand in marriage for Shechem.

The themes of Genesis 34:10 include:
1. **Integration and Coexistence**: Hamor and Shechem suggest that Jacob's family settle among them, offering a future where both groups live together in the land.
2. **Land and Possessions**: The offer includes the opportunity for Jacob's family to trade and acquire property in the land, indicating a level of economic cooperation and mutual benefit.
3. **Betrothal Negotiations**: This verse is part of the negotiation process for Dinah's marriage, which was a serious matter involving family and tribal relations.

The historical context reflects the practices of ancient Near Eastern societies where marriages were often used to establish or solidify alliances between tribes or families. The offer of land and trade opportunities would have been significant, as these were crucial for the survival and prosperity of a family in a nomadic or semi-nomadic society.

However, the narrative takes a dark turn as Jacob's sons deceive Shechem and Hamor, demanding that all the men of the city be circumcised as a condition for the marriage. This leads to a retaliatory act by Jacob's sons, who kill all the males of the city while they are recovering from circumcision, which complicates the themes of coexistence and betrayal.

In summary, Genesis 34:10 reflects the complex dynamics of inter-family relations, marriage negotiations, and economic considerations against the backdrop of ancient tribal society, highlighting the tensions between hospitality, betrayal, and justice.

*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model

Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H3427
   There are 980 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָשַׁב
   Transliteration: yâshab
   Pronunciation: yaw-shab'
   Description: a primitive root; properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry; (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry.
   
2. Strong's Number: H776
   There are 2739 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֶרֶץ
   Transliteration: ʼerets
   Pronunciation: eh'-rets
   Description: from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land); [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world.
   
3. Strong's Number: H1961
   There are 72 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: הָיָה
   Transliteration: hâyâh
   Pronunciation: haw-yaw
   Description: a primitive root (compare הָוָא); to exist, i.e. be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary); beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use.
   
4. Strong's Number: H6440
   There are 1890 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פָּנִים
   Transliteration: pânîym
   Pronunciation: paw-neem'
   Description: plural (but always as singular) of an unused noun פָּנֶה; from פָּנָה); the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (before, etc.); [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you.
   
5. Strong's Number: H5503
   There are 20 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: סָחַר
   Transliteration: çâchar
   Pronunciation: saw-khar'
   Description: a primitive root; to travel round (specifically as a pedlar); intensively, to palpitate; go about, merchant(-man), occupy with, pant, trade, traffick.
   
6. Strong's Number: H270
   There are 305 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָחַז
   Transliteration: ʼâchaz
   Pronunciation: aw-khaz'
   Description: a primitive root; to seize (often with the accessory idea of holding in possession); [phrase] be affrighted, bar, (catch, lay, take) hold (back), come upon, fasten, handle, portion, (get, have or take) possess(-ion).