Genesis 34:19

“And the young man deferred not to do the thing, because he had delight in Jacob’s daughter: and he was more honourable than all the house of his father.”

"And the young man deferred not to do the thing, because he had delight in Jacob’s daughter: and he was more honourable than all the house of his father." - Genesis 34:19
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What does Genesis 34:19 mean?

Genesis 34:19 KJV: "And the young man deferred not to do the thing, because he had delight in Jacob's daughter: and he was more honorable than all the house of his father." The story of Genesis 34 revolves around the rape of Dinah, the daughter of Jacob, by a Canaanite man named…

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The Weight of Honor: A Reflection on Desire and Integrity

Genesis 34 narrates a tumultuous chapter in the life of Jacob and his family, particularly focusing on the tragic event involving his daughter, Dinah. Verse 19 reads, "And the young man deferred not to do the thing, because he had delight in Jacob's daughter: and he was more…

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A Prayer for Honor and Integrity in Relationships

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts full of admiration for Your holy Word, seeking understanding and guidance through the wisdom found in Genesis 34:19. We reflect on the actions of the young man who displayed remarkable urgency and a deep desire for Jacob's…

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Genesis 34:19 - "And the young man deferred not to do the thing, because he had delight in Jacob's daughter: and he was more honourable than all the house of his father."
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2 Chronicles 34:19
2 Chronicles 34:19
Luke 19:34 - "And they said, The Lord hath need of him."
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Numbers 34:19 - "And the names of the men are these: Of the tribe of Judah, Caleb the son of Jephunneh."
Genesis 34:31 - "And they said, Should he deal with our sister as with an harlot?"
Genesis 36:34 - "And Jobab died, and Husham of the land of Temani reigned in his stead."
Genesis 34:28 - "They took their sheep, and their oxen, and their asses, and that which was in the city, and that which was in the field,"
Psalms 34:19 - "Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all."
Genesis 30:34 - "And Laban said, Behold, I would it might be according to thy word."
Genesis 34:6 - "¶ And Hamor the father of Shechem went out unto Jacob to commune with him."
Genesis 34:15 - "But in this will we consent unto you: If ye will be as we be, that every male of you be circumcised;"
Genesis 34:27 - "The sons of Jacob came upon the slain, and spoiled the city, because they had defiled their sister."
2 Kings 19:34 - "For I will defend this city, to save it, for mine own sake, and for my servant David's sake."
John 19:34 - "But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water."
Genesis 34:4 - "And Shechem spake unto his father Hamor, saying, Get me this damsel to wife."
Genesis 34:17 - "But if ye will not hearken unto us, to be circumcised; then will we take our daughter, and we will be gone."
"And they said, The Lord hath need of him." - Luke 19:34
Genesis 34:29 - "And all their wealth, and all their little ones, and their wives took they captive, and spoiled even all that was in the house."
Genesis 34:20 - "¶ And Hamor and Shechem his son came unto the gate of their city, and communed with the men of their city, saying,"
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