Genesis 34:27
Genesis 34:27 in Multiple Translations
Jacob’s other sons came upon the slaughter and looted the city, because their sister had been defiled.
The sons of Jacob came upon the slain, and spoiled the city, because they had defiled their sister.
The sons of Jacob came upon the slain, and plundered the city, because they had defiled their sister.
And the sons of Jacob came on them when they were wounded and made waste the town because of what had been done to their sister;
Jacob's other sons arrived, robbed the dead bodies, and looted the town where their sister had been violated.
Againe the other sonnes of Iaakob came vpon the dead, and spoyled the citie, because they had defiled their sister.
Jacob's sons have come in upon the wounded, and they spoil the city, because they had defiled their sister;
Jacob’s sons came on the dead, and plundered the city, because they had defiled their sister.
The sons of Jacob came upon the slain, and spoiled the city; because they had defiled their sister.
And when they were gone out, the other sons of Jacob came upon the slain; and plundered the city in revenge of the rape.
Then the other sons of Jacob went into the city where all those dead bodies were. They ◄looted/took everything in► the city to get revenge for the shameful thing that had been done to their sister.
Then Jacob’s other sons went into the town, and they saw all the dead bodies of Shekem’s mob. So Jacob’s sons took everything that they wanted in that town. They thought, “Shekem did that bad thing to our sister, so we will take everything that belonged to his mob.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 34:27
BAB
Word Study
Hover over any word to see its amplified meaning. Click a word to explore its full definition and translation comparisons.
Amplified text is generated using scripting to tie together English translations for comparison. Always refer to the core BSB translation and original Hebrew/Greek text for accuracy. Anomalies may occur.
Genesis 34:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
בְּנֵ֣י
יַעֲקֹ֗ב
בָּ֚אוּ
עַל
הַ֣/חֲלָלִ֔ים
וַ/יָּבֹ֖זּוּ
הָ/עִ֑יר
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
טִמְּא֖וּ
אֲחוֹתָֽ/ם
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
יַעֲקֹ֗ב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
Jacob
N-proper
בָּ֚אוּ
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
הַ֣/חֲלָלִ֔ים
châlâl
H2491
slain
Art | Adj
וַ/יָּבֹ֖זּוּ
bâzaz
H962
to plunder
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
הָ/עִ֑יר
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
Art | N-fs
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
טִמְּא֖וּ
ṭâmêʼ
H2930
to defile
V-Piel-Perf-3cp
אֲחוֹתָֽ/ם
ʼâchôwth
H269
sister
N-fs | Suff
Hebrew Word Study
Select any word above to explore its original meaning, root, and usage across Scripture.
Use ← → arrow keys to navigate between words.
Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 34:27
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
יַעֲקֹ֗ב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
"Jacob"
N-proper
This word is the name of a person, Jacob, a key figure in the Bible. He was the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and the father of many tribes of Israel. The KJV simply translates it as Jacob.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently Another name of yis.ra.el (יִשְׂרָאֵל "Israel" H3478) § Jacob = "heel holder" or "supplanter" son of Isaac, grandson of Abraham, and father of the 12 patriarchs of the tribes of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 319 OT verses. KJV: Jacob. See also: Genesis 25:26; Genesis 34:1; Psalms 14:7.
בָּ֚אוּ
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
הַ֣/חֲלָלִ֔ים
châlâl
H2491
"slain"
Art | Adj
This word describes something or someone that has been profaned or hurt, like in Numbers 35:33. It can also mean to be pierced or wounded, as in physically harmed.
Definition: : killed 1) slain, fatally wounded, pierced 1a) pierced, fatally wounded 1b) slain Also means: cha.lal (חָלָל ": wounded" H2491H)
Usage: Occurs in 85 OT verses. KJV: kill, profane, slain (man), [idiom] slew, (deadly) wounded. See also: Genesis 34:27; Isaiah 66:16; Psalms 69:27.
וַ/יָּבֹ֖זּוּ
bâzaz
H962
"to plunder"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This verb means to violently take something, like plundering or seizing, often used to describe war and conquest in books like Joshua and Ezekiel. It can also mean to be robbed or taken advantage of.
Definition: 1) to spoil, plunder, prey upon, seize 1a) (Qal) to spoil, plunder, despoil 1b) (Niphal) to be spoiled, plundered 1c) (Pual) to be taken as spoil
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: catch, gather, (take) for a prey, rob(-ber), spoil, take (away, spoil), [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 34:27; Psalms 109:11; Isaiah 10:2.
הָ/עִ֑יר
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
Art | N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
טִמְּא֖וּ
ṭâmêʼ
H2930
"to defile"
V-Piel-Perf-3cp
This Hebrew word means to be foul or contaminated, often in a moral or ceremonial sense. It is used in the Bible to describe something that is unclean or polluted. In the book of Leviticus, it talks about being unclean and how to become clean again.
Definition: 1) to be unclean, become unclean, become impure 1a) (Qal) to be or become unclean 1a1) sexually 1a2) religiously 1a3) ceremonially 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to defile oneself, be defiled 1b1a) sexually 1b1b) by idolatry 1b1c) ceremonially 1b2) to be regarded as unclean 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to defile 1c1a) sexually 1c1b) religiously 1c1c) ceremonially 1c2) to pronounce unclean, declare unclean (ceremonially) 1c3) to profane (God's name) 1d) (Pual) to be defiled 1e) (Hithpael) to be unclean 1f) (Hothpael) to be defiled
Usage: Occurs in 142 OT verses. KJV: defile (self), pollute (self), be (make, make self, pronounce) unclean, [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 34:5; Leviticus 22:5; Psalms 79:1.
אֲחוֹתָֽ/ם
ʼâchôwth
H269
"sister"
N-fs | Suff
A sister in the Bible can be a biological sibling, a half-sister, or a close relative. In Genesis 4:2, Cain's sister is not named, but in Genesis 24:15, Rebekah is Isaac's cousin and future wife.
Definition: 1) sister 1a) sister (same parents) 1b) half-sister (same father) 1c) relative 1c1) (metaph) of Israel's and Judah's relationship 1d) beloved 1d1) bride 1e) (fig.) of intimate connection 1f) another
Usage: Occurs in 104 OT verses. KJV: (an-) other, sister, together. See also: Genesis 4:22; 2 Samuel 13:22; Proverbs 7:4.
Study Notes — Genesis 34:27
Show Verse Quote Highlights
- Context
- Cross References
- Genesis 34:27 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 34:27
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 34:27
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 34:27
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 34:27
- Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 34:27
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 34:27
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 34:27
- Sermons on Genesis 34:27
Context — The Revenge of Dinah’s Brothers
25Three days later, while they were still in pain, two of Jacob’s sons (Dinah’s brothers Simeon and Levi) took their swords, went into the unsuspecting city, and slaughtered every male.
26They killed Hamor and his son Shechem with their swords, took Dinah out of Shechem’s house, and went away.
27Jacob’s other sons came upon the slaughter and looted the city, because their sister had been defiled.
28They took their flocks and herds and donkeys, and everything else in the city or in the field. 29They carried off all their possessions and women and children, and they plundered everything in their houses.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 7:13 | Get up and consecrate the people, saying, ‘Consecrate yourselves for tomorrow, for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: Among you, O Israel, there are things devoted to destruction. You cannot stand against your enemies until you remove them. |
| 2 | Joshua 7:21 | When I saw among the spoils a beautiful cloak from Shinar, two hundred shekels of silver, and a bar of gold weighing fifty shekels, I coveted them and took them. They are hidden in the ground inside my tent, with the silver underneath.” |
| 3 | Exodus 2:14 | But the man replied, “Who made you ruler and judge over us? Are you planning to kill me as you killed the Egyptian? ” Then Moses was afraid and thought, “This thing I have done has surely become known.” |
| 4 | Esther 9:10 | They killed these ten sons of Haman son of Hammedatha, the enemy of the Jews, but they did not lay a hand on the plunder. |
| 5 | Joshua 7:1 | The Israelites, however, acted unfaithfully regarding the things devoted to destruction. Achan son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of what was set apart. So the anger of the LORD burned against the Israelites. |
| 6 | 1 Timothy 6:10 | For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows. |
| 7 | Genesis 34:31 | But they replied, “Should he have treated our sister like a prostitute?” |
| 8 | Genesis 34:2 | When Shechem son of Hamor the Hivite, the prince of the region, saw her, he took her and lay with her by force. |
| 9 | Esther 9:16 | The rest of the Jews in the royal provinces also assembled to defend themselves and rid themselves of their enemies. They killed 75,000 who hated them, but they did not lay a hand on the plunder. |
Genesis 34:27 Summary
[Genesis 34:27 tells us that Jacob's other sons looted the city because their sister, Dinah, had been defiled by Shechem. This act of revenge was motivated by a desire to avenge their sister's honor, but it was not justified, as they did not trust in God's justice and timing, as seen in Psalm 37:7-9. We can learn from this verse the importance of trusting in God's justice and timing, rather than taking matters into our own hands, and seeking to honor God in all our actions, as seen in Proverbs 20:22 and Matthew 6:14-15.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Jacob's other sons loot the city after Simeon and Levi had already attacked it?
They did so because their sister, Dinah, had been defiled by Shechem, and they sought to avenge her honor, as seen in Genesis 34:27. This act of revenge is also mentioned in Genesis 49:5-7, where Jacob condemns the actions of Simeon and Levi.
Was it right for Jacob's sons to take matters into their own hands and loot the city?
While their desire to avenge their sister's honor is understandable, their actions were not justified, as they did not trust in God's justice and timing, as seen in Psalm 37:7-9. Instead, they took matters into their own hands, leading to further violence and sin.
How does this verse relate to the concept of biblical justice?
This verse highlights the importance of trusting in God's justice, rather than taking matters into our own hands, as seen in Romans 12:19. We must remember that God is the ultimate judge and avenger, and we must trust in His sovereignty and timing.
What can we learn from Jacob's sons' actions in this verse?
We can learn the importance of trusting in God's justice and timing, rather than resorting to violence or taking matters into our own hands, as seen in Proverbs 20:22. We must also prioritize forgiveness and mercy, as seen in Matthew 6:14-15, and seek to honor God in all our actions.
Reflection Questions
- How do I respond when I feel that someone has wronged me or a loved one?
- In what ways can I trust in God's justice and timing, rather than taking matters into my own hands?
- How can I balance the desire for justice with the need for forgiveness and mercy?
- What are some ways that I can honor God in my actions and decisions, even in difficult or trying circumstances?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 34:27
The sons of Jacob came upon the slain,.... That is, the rest of them, as the Targum of Jonathan paraphrases it; understanding what their two brothers had done, they came and joined them, and partook
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 34:27
And it came to pass on the third day, when they were sore, that two of the sons of Jacob, Simeon and Levi, Dinah's brethren, took each man his sword, and came upon the city boldly, and slew all the males.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 34:27
They, i.e. one of them, as ofttimes that which is done by one man is imputed to the whole body. See ,11,12 22:20 . Or they impute Shechem’ s fact to all, either invidiously and cunningly to take off from themselves the reproach of this cruel action; or because they made themselves guilty of it, either by not discouraging and hindering that filthiness as far as they might, or by their being instrumental in it, or by their approbation of it and complacency in it.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 34:27
Genesis 34:27 The sons of Jacob came upon the slain, and spoiled the city, because they had defiled their sister.Ver. 27. Because they had defiled their sister.] So it was just in God, though unjust in the instruments; who were therefore cursed by Jacob; but yet not rejected by God. His election is of free grace, and not of foreseen faith or works.
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 34:27
(27) The sons of Jacob.—After slaying Hamor and Shechem, the two brothers “took Dinah and went out.” It was after this that Jacob’s sons generally—though not without exceptions, for several of them were still very young—joined in seizing the spoil.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 34:27
Verse 27. The sons of Jacob] The rest of Jacob's sons, the remaining brothers of Simeon and Levi, spoiled the city. Though the others could slay the defenceless males, it was not likely that they could have carried away all the booty, with the women, children, and cattle; it is therefore most natural to suppose that the rest of the sons of Jacob assisted at last in the business.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 34:27
27. The sons of Jacob] This verse and Genesis 34:28-29 record the version in which all the sons of Jacob united to massacre the males of Shechem, carried away captive the wives and children, and took possession of the wealth and property of the inhabitants: cf. Numbers 31:9; Numbers 31:11.
Sermons on Genesis 34:27
| Sermon | Description | |
|---|---|---|
|
The Persistent Purpose of God #14: Questions and Answers by T. Austin-Sparks | The video discusses two distinct periods in the spiritual journey of the local churches. The first period, which occurred six years ago, was characterized by an easy experience of |
|
Learning From Losing by David Roper | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the tendency of people to look back and find direction from the way things have been done in the past. He mentions the theme song of the churc |
|
Tenth River -- Covetousness by Martin Knapp | Martin Knapp delivers a powerful sermon on the sin of covetousness, emphasizing how it is an inordinate desire to possess what belongs to others, leading to various destructive beh |
|
Often Reproved by Rolfe Barnard | In this sermon, the preacher talks about a series of events that occurred over three days. He mentions that there was a great fear that came upon the community and that the spirit |
|
Lessons From Losing by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a strong relationship and fellowship with God. He explains that sin in our lives can hinder our victory and success |
|
Confession: Giving Glory to God by David Guzik | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Achan and the defeat of the Israelites at the battle of AI. He highlights how Achan's sin not only led to their defeat but also c |
|
Habakkuk - Part 2 by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the book of Habakkuk and specifically looks at the phrase "revive thy work in the midst of the years." The speaker explains that this phrase |