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Genesis 34:5 Cross-References

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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 (KJV)

Historical Context for Genesis 34:5

People Mentioned

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Jacobsecond-born son of Isaac (GEN 25:25-26)
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Dinahdaughter of Jacob (GEN 30:21), daughter of Leah

Commentary on Genesis 34:5

And Jacob heard that he had defiled Dinah his daughter: now his sons were with his cattle in the fie... This passage belongs to the Jacob narratives which demonstrate God's sovereign election overriding human merit and the transformation of a deceiver into Israel, the father of the twelve tribes. The Jacob cycle shows how divine purposes advance through flawed individuals whom God graciously transforms.Key themes include God's sovereign choice ("the older shall serve the younger"), the consequences of deception and family dysfunction, exile and return patterns, wrestling with God leading to bl...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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