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Dinah
Dinah in the Bible — daughter of Jacob (GEN 30:21), daughter of Leah. Referenced in 16 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “judgment; who judges”
Profile
- Gender
- female
- Scripture References
- 16 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 15 connections
Biography
The daughter of Jacob and Leah, Dinah was raped by Shechem, a Hivite prince, who then wanted to marry her. Her brothers Simeon and Levi tricked the men of Shechem into being circumcised, then massacred them while they were incapacitated, taking vengeance for their sister.
Significance
Dinah's story reveals the violence and dysfunction that marked Jacob's family and the serious consequences of compromising with pagan cultures.
Key Events
Birth to Jacob and Leah(Genesis 30:21)
Raped by Shechem(Genesis 34:2)
Brothers' revenge on Shechem(Genesis 34:25-26)
Names & Labels (1)
Dinahproper name
- Hebrew
- דִּינָֽה
- Transliteration
- diynah
- Meaning
- female judge
- Greek
- Δινα
- Reference
- GEN 30:21
- Strong's
- H1783
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dinah in the Bible?
Dinah is described in the Bible as daughter of Jacob (GEN 30:21), daughter of Leah.
What does the name Dinah mean?
The name Dinah means “judgment; who judges” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.