Genesis 34:25
“And it came to pass on the third day, when they were sore, that two of the sons of Jacob, Simeon and Levi, Dinah’s brethren, took each man his sword, and came upon the city boldly, and slew all the males.”
What does Genesis 34:25 mean?
Genesis 34:25 (KJV) reads, "And it came to pass on the third day, when they were sore, that two of the sons of Jacob, Simeon and Levi, Dinah's brethren, took each man his sword, and came upon the city boldly, and slew all the males." This verse comes from the story of Dinah, the…
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The narrative found in Genesis 34:25 unfolds in the context of deep familial honor and the grave violation of justice. The verse reads: "And it came to pass on the third day, when they were sore, that two of the sons of Jacob, Simeon and Levi, Dinah's brethren, took each man his…
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O Lord of all creation, we come before Your throne with hearts burdened by the weight of betrayal and violence that flickers throughout our history. We recall the dark day described in Genesis 34:25, which states, "And it came to pass on the third day, when they were sore, that…
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