Genesis 34:5 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And Jacob heard that he had defiled Dinah his daughter: now his sons were with his cattle in the field: and Jacob held his peace until they were come. ”

Genesis 34:5 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

- Dinah’s Dishonor This chapter records the rape of Dinah and the revenge of her brothers. Genesis 34:1-5 Dinah went out to see the daughters of the land. The Jewish doctors of a later per...
Genesis 34:5 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 34. Shechem's Outrage on Dinah Avenged. It is generally agreed that two sources have been used, but much uncertainty prevails as to their identity and extent, while in view of the priestly...
Genesis 34:5 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

5. And Jacob heard. Moses inserts a single verse concerning the silent sorrow of Jacob. We know that they who have not been accustomed to reproaches, are the more grievously affected when any...
Genesis 34:5 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And Jacob heard that he had defiled Dinah his daughter: now his sons were with his cattle in the field: and Jacob held his peace until they were come.
Genesis 34:5 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And Jacob heard that he had defiled Dinah his daughter: now his sons were with his cattle in the field: and Jacob held his peace until they were come. Jacob held his peace. Jacob, as a fat...
Genesis 34:5 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Dishonour done to Dinah, and the Crafty Revenge of Simeon and Levi 1. Went out to see the daughters of the land] According to Josephus there was a festival among the Canaanites at Shechem.
Genesis 34:5 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

THE TÔLDÔTH ISAAC ( Genesis 25:19 to Genesis 35:29 ). THE BIRTH OF ISAAC’S SONS. Abraham begat Isaac — The Tôldôth in its original form gave probably a complete genealogy of Isaac, tracing...
Genesis 34:5 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Jacob with the Shechemites Genesis 33:18-20 ; Genesis 34:1-17 Jacob was tempted by the fat pastures of Shechem, without thought or care of the character of its people, and he lived to bitterly...
Genesis 34:5 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

When Jacob parted from Esau he should have gone directly to Beth-el. The previous chapter shows that he did not do so but tarried at Shechem. Unquestionably, this was a mistake. There is nothing more...
Genesis 34:5 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

This was contrary to divine appointment. Deuteronomy 7:3-4 .
Genesis 34:5 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And Jacob heard that he had defiled Dinah his daughter ,.... That is, that Shechem had defiled her; the report of this was brought him very probably by one of the maids which attended her to the cit...
Genesis 34:5 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And Jacob heard that he had defiled Dinah his daughter: now his sons were with his cattle in the field: and Jacob held his peace until they were come. Ver. 5. And Jacob heard. ] To his very great...
Genesis 34:5 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

His (Jacob's) sons were in the field Probably at a very considerable distance; for it was usual to drive their flocks many miles for pasture. Jacob held his peace till they were come Oppressed...
Genesis 34:5 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

SHAMEFUL SIN IN JACOB'S HOUSE Jacob had been concerned about his own house: now he must learn through painful experience that when he puts his house first, he will find trouble and sorrow from his...
Genesis 34:5 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Dinah Dishonoured. B. C. 1732. 1 And Dinah the daughter of Leah, which she bare unto Jac...
Genesis 34:5 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Being unable to punish the delinquent, and not knowing what to do, he waits for his sons coming and advice.
Genesis 34:5 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘And Shechem spoke to his father Hamor, saying, “Get me this girl for my wife.” Now Jacob heard that he had defiled his daughter Dinah, and his sons were with his cattle in the countryside, and Jacob...
Genesis 34:5 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES.— Genesis 34:1 . To see the daughters of the land.] To make their acquaintance—to pay them a friendly visit. Genesis 34:3 . He loved the damsel, and spake kindly unto the damse...
Genesis 34:5 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Genesis 34:1 . Dinah. One of the oldest of Jacob's daughters, for he had many: Genesis 37:35 . Josephus intimates that it was a festival day, and it is probable that she had been invited by ladie...
Genesis 34:5 - The Biblical Illustrator

Dinah the daughter of Leah. .. went out to see Dinah’s inglorious march I. SHE CAME. II. SHE SAW. III. SHE WAS CONQUERED. ( J. Henry Burn, B. D. ) Dinah’s dishonour I. THAT THERE IS G...
Genesis 34:5 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Genesis 34:1 And Dinah the daughter of Leah, which she bare unto Jacob ,—if Dinah was born before Joseph ( Genesis 30:21 ) she was probably in her seventh year when Jacob reache...
Genesis 34:5 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Dinah Defiled
Genesis 34:5 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

now his. Genesis 30:35 Genesis 37:13 Genesis 37:14 1 Samuel 10:27 1 Samuel 16:11 1 Samuel 17:15 2 Samuel 13:22 Luke 15:25 Luke 15:29 held. Leviticus 10:3 Psalms 39:9

Genesis 34:5 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Genesis 34:5 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 34:5 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 34:5 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Genesis 34:5 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Genesis 34:5 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 34:5 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Genesis 34:5 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Genesis 34:5 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Genesis 34:5 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Genesis 34:5 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Genesis 34:5 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Genesis 34:5 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Genesis 34:5 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 34:5 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Genesis 34:5 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Genesis 34:5 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 34:5 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Genesis 34:5 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Genesis 34:5 - The Biblical Illustrator

Genesis 34:5 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Genesis 34:5 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Genesis 34:5 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge