Genesis 34:26

King James Version:

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And they slew Hamor and Shechem his son with the edge of the sword, and took Dinah out of Shechem's house, and went out.

Complete Jewish Bible:

They killed Hamor and Sh'khem his son with their swords, took Dinah out of Sh'khem's house, and left.

Berean Standard Bible:

They killed Hamor and his son Shechem with their swords, took Dinah out of Shechem’s house, and went away.

American Standard Version:

And they slew Hamor and Shechem his son with the edge of the sword, and took Dinah out of Shechem’s house, and went forth.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And they slew^{H2026} Hamor^{H2544} and Shechem^{H7927} his son^{H1121} with the edge^{H6310} of the sword^{H2719}, and took^{H3947} Dinah^{H1783} out^{H3947} of Shechem's^{H7927} house^{H1004}, and went out^{H3318}.

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Commentary for Genesis 34:26

1. **Themes:**
- **Violence and Vengeance:** The verse reflects the themes of violence and retributive justice, as the brothers take brutal action against Shechem and his father Hamor for the rape of their sister Dinah.
- **Family Loyalty and Honor:** The actions of Dinah's brothers demonstrate a strong sense of familial loyalty and the importance of defending a family member's honor in the ancient Near Eastern context.
- **Deception and its Consequences:** This act of violence comes as a consequence of Shechem's initial deceitful act of raping Dinah, which is compounded by his later willingness to meet the brothers' condition of circumcision, seen as an act of bad faith by the brothers.

2. **Historical Context:**
- **Patriarchal Period:** Genesis 34 is set during the period of the patriarchs, specifically when Jacob and his family were living in the land of Canaan. This period is characterized by the establishment of the early Hebrew people and their interactions with the indigenous peoples of the land.
- **Tribal Norms:** The narrative reflects the tribal society of the time, where family ties were paramount, and honor could be defended through violent means. Hospitality and the treatment of guests were also significant social norms, which Shechem violated by raping Dinah.
- **Israelite-Canaanite Relations:** The story highlights the tension between the Israelites and the Canaanites, which would become a recurring theme throughout the Old Testament, leading to the eventual conquest of Canaan by the Israelites under Joshua.
- **Circumcision as a Covenant Sign:** The brothers' insistence on circumcision for Shechem and his people may allude to the importance of circumcision as a sign of the covenant between God and Abraham's descendants, and the brothers' reluctance to fully integrate with the Canaanites.

In summary, Genesis 34:26 encapsulates the themes of family honor, violence, and the complex social dynamics of the patriarchal period, set against the backdrop of early Israelite-Canaanite relations.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: H2026
   There are 158 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: הָרַג
   Transliteration: hârag
   Pronunciation: haw-rag'
   Description: a primitive root; to smite with deadly intent; destroy, out of hand, kill, murder(-er), put to (death), make (slaughter), slay(-er), [idiom] surely.
   
2. Strong's Number: H2544
   There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חֲמוֹר
   Transliteration: Chămôwr
   Pronunciation: kham-ore'
   Description: the same as חֲמוֹר; donkey; Chamor, a Canaanite; Hamor.
   
3. Strong's Number: H7927
   There are 54 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שְׁכֶם
   Transliteration: Shᵉkem
   Pronunciation: shek-em'
   Description: the same as שְׁכֶם; ridge; Shekem, a place in Palestine; Shechem.
   
4. Strong's Number: H1121
   There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בֵּן
   Transliteration: bên
   Pronunciation: bane
   Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
   
5. Strong's Number: H6310
   There are 460 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פֶּה
   Transliteration: peh
   Pronunciation: peh
   Description: from פָּאָה; the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) according to; accord(-ing as, -ing to), after, appointment, assent, collar, command(-ment), [idiom] eat, edge, end, entry, [phrase] file, hole, [idiom] in, mind, mouth, part, portion, [idiom] (should) say(-ing), sentence, skirt, sound, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, tenor, [idiom] to, [phrase] two-edged, wish, word.
   
6. Strong's Number: H2719
   There are 372 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חֶרֶב
   Transliteration: chereb
   Pronunciation: kheh'-reb
   Description: from חָרַב; drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement; axe, dagger, knife, mattock, sword, tool.
   
7. Strong's Number: H3947
   There are 909 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: לָקַח
   Transliteration: lâqach
   Pronunciation: law-kakh'
   Description: a primitive root; to take (in the widest variety of applications); accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win.
   
8. Strong's Number: H1783
   There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: דִּינָה
   Transliteration: Dîynâh
   Pronunciation: dee-naw'
   Description: feminine of דִּין; justice; Dinah, the daughter of Jacob; Dinah.
   
9. Strong's Number: H1004
   There are 1718 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בַּיִת
   Transliteration: bayith
   Pronunciation: bah'-yith
   Description: probably from בָּנָה abbreviated; a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.); court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out).
   
10. Strong's Number: H3318
    There are 992 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: יָצָא
    Transliteration: yâtsâʼ
    Pronunciation: yaw-tsaw'
    Description: a primitive root; to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.; [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter.