Genesis 34:4
“And Shechem spake unto his father Hamor, saying, Get me this damsel to wife.”
What does Genesis 34:4 mean?
Genesis 34:4 (KJV) states, "And Shechem spake unto his father Hamor, saying, Get me this damsel to wife." This verse is part of the story of Dinah, the daughter of Jacob, who is mentioned in the Book of Genesis. The verse captures the moment when Shechem, the son of Hamor the…
Read full commentaryDevotionalDesires and Decisions: A Reflection on Genesis 34:4
Genesis 34:4 tells us an astonishing tale in just a few words: "And Shechem spake unto his father Hamor, saying, Get me this damsel to wife." Here, we encounter the figure of Shechem, a man driven by desire and making significant decisions that would not only alter his life but…
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Heavenly Father, We gather our hearts before You, reflecting on the profound narrative from Genesis 34:4, which declares, "And Shechem spake unto his father Hamor, saying, Get me this damsel to wife." In this moment, we seek to understand the complexities of love and…
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