Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Because their sister Dinah had been defiled, Jacob’s sons replied deceitfully as they spoke to Shechem and his father Hamor. New Living Translation But since Shechem had defiled their sister, Dinah, Jacob’s sons responded deceitfully to Shechem and his father, Hamor. English Standard Version The sons of Jacob answered Shechem and his father Hamor deceitfully, because he had defiled their sister Dinah. Berean Standard Bible But because Shechem had defiled their sister Dinah, Jacob’s sons answered him and his father Hamor deceitfully. King James Bible And the sons of Jacob answered Shechem and Hamor his father deceitfully, and said, because he had defiled Dinah their sister: New King James Version But the sons of Jacob answered Shechem and Hamor his father, and spoke deceitfully, because he had defiled Dinah their sister. New American Standard Bible But Jacob’s sons answered Shechem and his father Hamor with deceit, because he had defiled their sister Dinah. NASB 1995 But Jacob’s sons answered Shechem and his father Hamor with deceit, because he had defiled Dinah their sister. NASB 1977 But Jacob’s sons answered Shechem and his father Hamor, with deceit, and spoke to them, because he had defiled Dinah their sister. Legacy Standard Bible But Jacob’s sons answered Shechem and his father Hamor with deceit, and thus they spoke, because he had defiled Dinah their sister. Amplified Bible Jacob’s sons answered Shechem and Hamor his father deceitfully, because Shechem had defiled and disgraced their sister Dinah. Christian Standard Bible But Jacob’s sons answered Shechem and his father Hamor deceitfully because he had defiled their sister Dinah. Holman Christian Standard Bible But Jacob’s sons answered Shechem and his father Hamor deceitfully because he had defiled their sister Dinah. “ American Standard Version And the sons of Jacob answered Shechem and Hamor his father with guile, and spake, because he had defiled Dinah their sister, Contemporary English Version Jacob's sons wanted to get even with Shechem and his father because of what had happened to their sister. English Revised Version And the sons of Jacob answered Shechem and Hamor his father with guile, and spake, because he had defiled Dinah their sister, GOD'S WORD® Translation Then Jacob's sons gave Shechem and his father Hamor a misleading answer because he had dishonored their sister Dinah. Good News Translation Because Shechem had disgraced their sister Dinah, Jacob's sons answered Shechem and his father Hamor in a deceitful way. International Standard Version But Jacob's sons answered Shechem and his father Hamor deceptively, because Shechem had dishonored their sister Dinah. Majority Standard Bible But because Shechem had defiled their sister Dinah, Jacob’s sons answered him and his father Hamor deceitfully. NET Bible Jacob's sons answered Shechem and his father Hamor deceitfully when they spoke because Shechem had violated their sister Dinah. New Heart English Bible The sons of Jacob replied deceitfully to Shechem and his father Hamor, because he had defiled their sister Dinah. Webster's Bible Translation And the sons of Jacob answered Shechem and Hamor his father deceitfully, and said, (because he had defiled Dinah their sister,) World English Bible The sons of Jacob answered Shechem and Hamor his father with deceit when they spoke, because he had defiled Dinah their sister, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the sons of Jacob answer Shechem and his father Hamor deceitfully, and they speak (because he defiled their sister Dinah), Young's Literal Translation And the sons of Jacob answer Shechem and Hamor his father deceitfully, and they speak (because he defiled Dinah their sister), Smith's Literal Translation And the sons of Jacob will answer Shechem and Hamor his father with deceit, and will say, Because he defiled Dinah their sister. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe sons of Jacob answered Sichem and his father deceitfully, being enraged at the deflowering of their sister: Catholic Public Domain Version The sons of Jacob answered Shechem and his father with deceit, being enraged at the rape of their sister: New American Bible Jacob’s sons replied to Shechem and his father Hamor with guile, speaking as they did because he had defiled their sister Dinah. New Revised Standard Version The sons of Jacob answered Shechem and his father Hamor deceitfully, because he had defiled their sister Dinah. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the sons of Jacob answered Shechem and Hamor his father deceitfully, because they had defiled Dinah their sister, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the sons of Yaquuv answered Shecheem and Khamor his father, and they spoke to him with treachery, because they had defiled Dinah their sister. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the sons of Jacob answered Shechem and Hamor his father with guile, and spoke, because he had defiled Dinah their sister, Brenton Septuagint Translation And the sons of Jacob answered to Sychem and Emmor his father craftily, and spoke to them, because they had defiled Dina their sister. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Revenge of Dinah's Brothers13But because Shechem had defiled their sister Dinah, Jacob’s sons answered him and his father Hamor deceitfully. 14“We cannot do such a thing,” they said. “To give our sister to an uncircumcised man would be a disgrace to us.… Cross References Joshua 9:22-27 Then Joshua summoned the Gibeonites and said, “Why did you deceive us by telling us you live far away from us, when in fact you live among us? / Now therefore you are under a curse and will perpetually serve as woodcutters and water carriers for the house of my God.” / The Gibeonites answered, “Your servants were told clearly that the LORD your God had commanded His servant Moses to give you all the land and wipe out all its inhabitants before you. So we greatly feared for our lives because of you, and that is why we have done this. ... 2 Samuel 13:23-29 Two years later, when Absalom’s sheepshearers were at Baal-hazor near Ephraim, he invited all the sons of the king. / And he went to the king and said, “Your servant has just hired shearers. Will the king and his servants please come with me?” / “No, my son,” the king replied, “we should not all go, or we would be a burden to you.” Although Absalom urged him, he was not willing to go, but gave him his blessing. ... 1 Samuel 21:2 “The king has given me a mission,” David replied. “He told me no one is to know about the mission on which I am sending you. And I have directed my young men to meet me at a certain place. 2 Kings 10:18-19 Then Jehu brought all the people together and said, “Ahab served Baal a little, but Jehu will serve him a lot. / Now, therefore, summon to me all the prophets of Baal, all his servants, and all his priests. See that no one is missing, for I have a great sacrifice for Baal. Whoever is missing will not live.” But Jehu was acting deceptively in order to destroy the servants of Baal. 2 Samuel 3:27 When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab pulled him aside into the gateway, as if to speak to him privately, and there Joab stabbed him in the stomach. So Abner died on account of the blood of Joab’s brother Asahel. 1 Kings 2:5-6 Moreover, you know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me—what he did to Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether, the two commanders of the armies of Israel. He killed them in peacetime to avenge the blood of war. He stained with the blood of war the belt around his waist and the sandals on his feet. / So act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace. Jeremiah 41:6-7 And Ishmael son of Nethaniah went out from Mizpah to meet them, weeping as he went. When Ishmael encountered the men, he said, “Come to Gedaliah son of Ahikam.” / And when they came into the city, Ishmael son of Nethaniah and the men with him slaughtered them and threw them into a cistern. Proverbs 12:20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy. Proverbs 26:24-26 A hateful man disguises himself with his speech, but he lays up deceit in his heart. / When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart. / Though his hatred is concealed by deception, his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly. Psalm 55:21 His speech is smooth as butter, but war is in his heart. His words are softer than oil, yet they are swords unsheathed. Matthew 10:16 Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. Matthew 26:48-49 Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.” / Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him. Mark 14:44-45 Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him and lead Him away securely.” / Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Rabbi!” and kissed Him. Luke 22:47-48 While He was still speaking, a crowd arrived, led by the man called Judas, one of the Twelve. He approached Jesus to kiss Him. / But Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?” John 7:19 Has not Moses given you the law? Yet not one of you keeps it. Why are you trying to kill Me?” Treasury of Scripture And the sons of Jacob answered Shechem and Hamor his father deceitfully, and said, because he had defiled Dinah their sister: deceitfully. Genesis 25:27-34 And the boys grew: and Esau was a cunning hunter, a man of the field; and Jacob was a plain man, dwelling in tents… Judges 15:3 And Samson said concerning them, Now shall I be more blameless than the Philistines, though I do them a displeasure. 2 Samuel 13:23-29 And it came to pass after two full years, that Absalom had sheepshearers in Baalhazor, which is beside Ephraim: and Absalom invited all the king's sons… Jump to Previous Deceit Deceitfully Defiled Dinah False. Guile Hamor Jacob Jacob's Shechem Sister SpeakJump to Next Deceit Deceitfully Defiled Dinah False. Guile Hamor Jacob Jacob's Shechem Sister SpeakGenesis 34 1. Dinah is ravished by Shechem.4. He requests to marry her. 13. The sons of Jacob offer the condition of circumcision to the Shechemites. 20. Hamor and Shechem persuade them to accept it. 25. The sons of Jacob upon that advantage slay them, and spoil their city. 30. Jacob reproves Simeon and Levi. But Jacob’s sons This phrase introduces the collective response of Jacob's sons, emphasizing their unity and shared purpose. In the Hebrew text, "sons" (בְּנֵי, b'nei) signifies not just biological offspring but also heirs and representatives of Jacob's household. This highlights the patriarchal structure of ancient Israelite society, where sons often acted on behalf of the family, especially in matters of honor and justice. answered Shechem and his father Hamor deceitfully because Shechem had defiled their sister Dinah (1) they had no right to offer the sign of God's covenant to a heathen people; (2) they had less right to employ it in ratification of a merely human agreement; and (3) they had least right of all to employ it in duplicity as a mask for their treachery. But if ye will not hearken unto us, to be circumcised; then (rather, sc. then we will not consent to your proposal, and) we will take our daughter, - who was still in Shechem s house (ver. 26) - and we will be gone. Hebrew But becauseאֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that [Shechem] had defiled טִמֵּ֔א (ṭim·mê) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2930: To be or become unclean their sister אֲחֹתָֽם׃ (’ă·ḥō·ṯām) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 269: Sister -- a sister Dinah, דִּינָ֥ה (dî·nāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1783: Dinah -- daughter of Jacob Jacob’s יַעֲקֹ֜ב (ya·‘ă·qōḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc sons בְנֵֽי־ (ḇə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son answered וַיַּעֲנ֨וּ (way·ya·‘ă·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 6030: To answer, respond [him] שְׁכֶ֨ם (šə·ḵem) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7927: Shechem -- 'ridge', a district in Northern Palestine, also a son of Hamor and his father אָבִ֛יו (’ā·ḇîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father Hamor חֲמ֥וֹר (ḥă·mō·wr) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2544: Hamor -- father of Shechem deceitfully. בְּמִרְמָ֖ה (bə·mir·māh) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4820: Deceit, treachery Links Genesis 34:13 NIVGenesis 34:13 NLT Genesis 34:13 ESV Genesis 34:13 NASB Genesis 34:13 KJV Genesis 34:13 BibleApps.com Genesis 34:13 Biblia Paralela Genesis 34:13 Chinese Bible Genesis 34:13 French Bible Genesis 34:13 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 34:13 The sons of Jacob answered Shechem (Gen. 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