Genesis 34:6
Genesis 34:6 in Multiple Translations
Meanwhile, Shechem’s father Hamor came to speak with Jacob.
¶ And Hamor the father of Shechem went out unto Jacob to commune with him.
And Hamor the father of Shechem went out unto Jacob to commune with him.
Then Hamor, the father of Shechem, came out to have a talk with Jacob.
In the meantime Hamor, Shechem's father, arrived to talk with Jacob.
Then Hamor the father of Shechem went out vnto Iaakob to commune with him.
And Hamor, father of Shechem, goeth out unto Jacob to speak with him;
Hamor the father of Shechem went out to Jacob to talk with him.
And Hamor the father of Shechem went out to Jacob to commune with him.
And when Hemor the father of Sichem was come out to speak to Jacob,
In the meantime, Shechem’s father Hamor went to talk with Jacob.
Then somebody went and told Jacob’s sons that Shekem did that bad thing to Dinah. So Jacob’s sons got really upset and angry. They said, “Shekem slept with our sister. That was a properly wrong thing that he did. He made our family shamed.” And Jacob’s sons left the grass lands, and they quickly went back to Jacob’s camp. Hamor, Shekem’s father, he went to Jacob’s camp to talk to Jacob, and Shekem went with him.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 34:6
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Genesis 34:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֵּצֵ֛א
חֲמ֥וֹר
אֲבִֽי
שְׁכֶ֖ם
אֶֽל
יַעֲקֹ֑ב
לְ/דַבֵּ֖ר
אִתּֽ/וֹ
וַ/יֵּצֵ֛א
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
חֲמ֥וֹר
Chămôwr
H2544
Hamor
N-proper
אֲבִֽי
ʼâb
H1
father
N-ms
שְׁכֶ֖ם
Shᵉkem
H7927
Shechem
N-proper
אֶֽל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
יַעֲקֹ֑ב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
Jacob
N-proper
לְ/דַבֵּ֖ר
dâbar
H1696
to speak
Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a
אִתּֽ/וֹ
ʼêth
H854
with
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 34:6
וַ/יֵּצֵ֛א
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
חֲמ֥וֹר
Chămôwr
H2544
"Hamor"
N-proper
Hamor was a Canaanite prince of Shechem, mentioned in Genesis 33:19, and the father of Shechem. His name means he-ass. He interacted with Jacob when he entered Palestine. Hamor is also referred to as Emmor.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.33.19; father of: Shechem (H7927H) Also named: Emmor (Ἐμμόρ "Hamor" G1697) § Hamor = "he-ass" the Hivite prince of the city of Shechem when Jacob entered Palestine
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Hamor. See also: Genesis 33:19; Genesis 34:18; Judges 9:28.
אֲבִֽי
ʼâb
H1
"father"
N-ms
In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.
Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.
שְׁכֶ֖ם
Shᵉkem
H7927
"Shechem"
N-proper
Shechem refers to a city in Palestine and a man who lived during the time of the Patriarchs, mentioned in Genesis 33:19. He was the son of Hamor, a Hivite chieftain. The city was located between Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.33.19; son of: Hamor (H2544) § Shechem = "back" or "shoulder" 1) son of Hamor, the chieftain of the Hivites at Shechem at the time of Jacob's arrival 2) a city in Manasseh; located in a valley between Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim, 34 miles (54 km) north of Jerusalem and 7 miles (10.5 km) south- east of Samaria
Usage: Occurs in 54 OT verses. KJV: Shechem. See also: Genesis 12:6; Judges 9:6; Psalms 60:8.
אֶֽל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
יַעֲקֹ֑ב
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.
לְ/דַבֵּ֖ר
dâbar
H1696
"to speak"
Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a
To speak or communicate, like God speaking to Moses in Exodus or a king commanding his people. It can also mean to promise or warn someone.
Definition: : speak/tell/command 1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing 1a) (Qal) to speak 1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to speak 1c2) to promise 1d) (Pual) to be spoken 1e) (Hithpael) to speak 1f) (Hiphil) to lead away, put to flight
Usage: Occurs in 1049 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work. See also: Genesis 8:15; Exodus 12:25; Leviticus 23:9.
אִתּֽ/וֹ
ʼêth
H854
"with"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
Study Notes — Genesis 34:6
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Context — The Defiling of Dinah
4So Shechem told his father Hamor, “Get me this girl as a wife.”
5Jacob heard that Shechem had defiled his daughter Dinah, but since his sons were with his livestock in the field, he remained silent about it until they returned.
6Meanwhile, Shechem’s father Hamor came to speak with Jacob.
7When Jacob’s sons heard what had happened, they returned from the field. They were filled with grief and fury, because Shechem had committed an outrage in Israel by lying with Jacob’s daughter—a thing that should not be done. 8But Hamor said to them, “My son Shechem longs for your daughter. Please give her to him as his wife.Genesis 34:6 Summary
In Genesis 34:6, Hamor, Shechem's father, comes to talk to Jacob about his son's desire to marry Jacob's daughter Dinah. This shows that Hamor wants to make things right and find a way to bring their families together. However, as we see in the surrounding verses, this situation is complex and involves wrongdoing and hurt feelings. We can learn from this verse the importance of communication and seeking to understand each other's perspectives, as taught in James 1:19, and trusting God to guide us in difficult situations, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Hamor's purpose in speaking with Jacob?
Hamor came to speak with Jacob to negotiate a marriage between his son Shechem and Jacob's daughter Dinah, as seen in Genesis 34:6 and Genesis 34:8.
How did Jacob feel about Shechem's actions?
Although the verse does not directly state Jacob's feelings, we can infer from Genesis 34:7 that Jacob's sons were filled with grief and fury, suggesting that Jacob was also upset by Shechem's actions.
What can we learn from Hamor's approach to Jacob?
Hamor's approach to Jacob, as seen in Genesis 34:6, shows that he was willing to communicate and negotiate with Jacob, which is an important aspect of building relationships, as emphasized in Proverbs 15:1.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the story in Genesis 34?
This verse sets the stage for the events that unfold in Genesis 34, as Hamor's conversation with Jacob leads to a proposal of marriage between Shechem and Dinah, which ultimately leads to conflict and tragedy.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways we can apply the principle of communication and negotiation, as seen in Hamor's approach to Jacob, to our own relationships?
- How can we balance the need to address wrongdoing, like Shechem's actions, with the need to forgive and show mercy, as taught in Matthew 6:14-15?
- What role does cultural and familial context play in shaping our responses to situations like the one described in Genesis 34:6?
- How can we, like Jacob, trust God to work out difficult situations, even when we don't know what the outcome will be, as seen in Romans 8:28?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 34:6
And Hamor, the father of Shechem, went out unto Jacob,.... Unto the tent of Jacob without the city: to commune with him; to talk with him about the affair of Dinah, to pacify him, and endeavour to
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 34:6
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. Jacob held his peace.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 34:6
Genesis 34:6 And Hamor the father of Shechem went out unto Jacob to commune with him.Ver. 6. And Hamor the father of Shechem,] Unruly youth put their aged parents, many times, to much travail and trouble; as Samson, Shechem, Paris, &c. Green wood is ever shrinking and warping; whereas the well-seasoned holds a constant firmness.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 34:6
6. And Hamor] This verse continues Genesis 34:4. The intervening Genesis 34:5 is continued in Genesis 34:7.