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Genesis 34:5
New English Translation
Genesis 34:5
New English Translation
5 When[a] Jacob heard that Shechem[b] had violated his daughter Dinah, his sons were with the livestock in the field. So Jacob remained silent[c] until they came in.
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- Genesis 34:5 tn The two disjunctive clauses in this verse (“Now Jacob heard…and his sons were”) are juxtaposed to indicate synchronic action.
- Genesis 34:5 tn Heb “he”; the referent (Shechem) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
- Genesis 34:5 sn The expected response would be anger or rage, but Jacob remained silent. He appears too indifferent or confused to act decisively. When the leader does not act decisively, the younger zealots will, and often with disastrous results.
Genesis 34:5
New International Version
Genesis 34:5
New International Version
5 When Jacob heard that his daughter Dinah had been defiled,(A) his sons were in the fields with his livestock; so he did nothing about it until they came home.
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