Genesis 34:9
Genesis 34:9 in Multiple Translations
Intermarry with us; give us your daughters, and take our daughters for yourselves.
And make ye marriages with us, and give your daughters unto us, and take our daughters unto you.
And make ye marriages with us; give your daughters unto us, and take our daughters unto you.
And let our two peoples be joined together; give your daughters to us, and take our daughters for yourselves.
In fact we can have more marriages—you can give us your daughters and you can have our daughters.
So make affinitie with vs: giue your daughters vnto vs, and take our daughters vnto you,
and join ye in marriage with us; your daughters ye give to us, and our daughters ye take to yourselves,
Make marriages with us. Give your daughters to us, and take our daughters for yourselves.
And make ye marriages with us: give your daughters to us, and take our daughters to you.
And let us contract marriages one with another: give us your daughters and take you our daughters,
Let’s make an agreement: You will give your daughters to our young men to be their wives, and we will give our daughters to your young men to be their wives.
And let’s make an agreement between our families. Let’s agree that the men in my family can marry the women in your family, and the men in your family can marry the women in my family.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 34:9
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Genesis 34:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הִֽתְחַתְּנ֖וּ
אֹתָ֑/נוּ
בְּנֹֽתֵי/כֶם֙
תִּתְּנוּ
לָ֔/נוּ
וְ/אֶת
בְּנֹתֵ֖י/נוּ
תִּקְח֥וּ
לָ/כֶֽם
וְ/הִֽתְחַתְּנ֖וּ
châthan
H2859
relative
Conj | V-Hithpael-Impv-2mp
אֹתָ֑/נוּ
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
בְּנֹֽתֵי/כֶם֙
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
N-fp | Suff
תִּתְּנוּ
nâthan
H5414
to give
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
לָ֔/נוּ
Prep | Suff
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
בְּנֹתֵ֖י/נוּ
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
N-fp | Suff
תִּקְח֥וּ
lâqach
H3947
to take
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
לָ/כֶֽם
Prep | Suff
Hebrew Word Study
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 34:9
וְ/הִֽתְחַתְּנ֖וּ
châthan
H2859
"relative"
Conj | V-Hithpael-Impv-2mp
To be related by marriage means to become connected through wedding vows. In the Bible, this word describes the relationship between a husband and his wife's family, including his father-in-law and mother-in-law.
Definition: a son-in-law, a daughter's husband, wife's father, wife's mother, father-in-law, mother-in- law
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: join in affinity, father in law, make marriages, mother in law, son in law. See also: Genesis 34:9; Deuteronomy 7:3; Ezra 9:14.
אֹתָ֑/נוּ
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
בְּנֹֽתֵי/כֶם֙
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
N-fp | Suff
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
תִּתְּנוּ
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
לָ֔/נוּ
""
Prep | Suff
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
בְּנֹתֵ֖י/נוּ
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
N-fp | Suff
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
תִּקְח֥וּ
lâqach
H3947
"to take"
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
This Hebrew word means to take or get something, and it is used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to take a wife, to take possession of something, or to receive a gift. For example, in Genesis 2:22, God takes a rib from Adam to create Eve.
Definition: : take 1) to take, get, fetch, lay hold of, seize, receive, acquire, buy, bring, marry, take a wife, snatch, take away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take, take in the hand 1a2) to take and carry along 1a3) to take from, take out of, take, carry away, take away 1a4) to take to or for a person, procure, get, take possession of, select, choose, take in marriage, receive, accept 1a5) to take up or upon, put upon 1a6) to fetch 1a7) to take, lead, conduct 1a8) to take, capture, seize 1a9) to take, carry off 1a10) to take (vengeance) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be taken away, be removed 1b3) to be taken, brought unto 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be taken from or out of 1c2) to be stolen from 1c3) to be taken captive 1c4) to be taken away, be removed 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be taken unto, be brought unto 1d2) to be taken out of 1d3) to be taken away 1e) (Hithpael) 1e1) to take hold of oneself 1e2) to flash about (of lightning)
Usage: Occurs in 909 OT verses. KJV: accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. See also: Genesis 2:15; Genesis 34:17; Exodus 30:23.
לָ/כֶֽם
""
Prep | Suff
Study Notes — Genesis 34:9
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Context — The Defiling of Dinah
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.
9Intermarry with us; give us your daughters and take our daughters for yourselves.
10You may settle among us, and the land will be open to you. Live here, move about freely, and acquire your own property.” 11Then Shechem said to Dinah’s father and brothers, “Grant me this favor, and I will give you whatever you ask.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 7:3 | Do not intermarry with them. Do not give your daughters to their sons or take their daughters for your sons, |
| 2 | Genesis 26:34–35 | When Esau was forty years old, he took as his wives Judith daughter of Beeri the Hittite and Basemath daughter of Elon the Hittite. And they brought grief to Isaac and Rebekah. |
| 3 | Genesis 19:14 | So Lot went out and spoke to the sons-in-law who were pledged in marriage to his daughters. “Get up,” he said. “Get out of this place, for the LORD is about to destroy the city!” But his sons-in-law thought he was joking. |
| 4 | Genesis 27:46 | Then Rebekah said to Isaac, “I am weary of my life because of these Hittite women. If Jacob takes a Hittite wife from among them, what good is my life?” |
| 5 | Genesis 6:2 | the sons of God saw that the daughters of men were beautiful, and they took as wives whomever they chose. |
| 6 | Genesis 24:3 | and I will have you swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of earth, that you will not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites among whom I am dwelling, |
Genesis 34:9 Summary
In Genesis 34:9, the speakers are suggesting that the two groups intermarry and exchange daughters, which can be seen as an attempt to form an alliance. However, this kind of intermarriage can be problematic, as the Bible warns against being yoked with unbelievers, as seen in 2 Corinthians 6:14. As believers, we are called to be separate and holy, as stated in Leviticus 20:26, and to interact with the world in a way that maintains our spiritual integrity, as mentioned in John 17:14-16. By being mindful of our faith and values, we can navigate relationships and alliances in a way that honors God.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main proposal being made by the speakers in Genesis 34:9?
The speakers are suggesting that the two groups intermarry and exchange daughters, as seen in the verse 'Intermarry with us; give us your daughters, and take our daughters for yourselves.' This proposal is made in an attempt to form an alliance between the two groups, as mentioned in Genesis 34:10.
Is this kind of intermarriage supported by the rest of the Bible?
The Bible has guidelines regarding intermarriage, such as in Deuteronomy 7:3-4, where the Israelites are warned against intermarrying with other nations, and in 2 Corinthians 6:14, where believers are cautioned against being yoked with unbelievers.
What are the potential consequences of such intermarriage?
Intermarriage between believers and unbelievers can lead to spiritual compromise, as seen in the story of Solomon in 1 Kings 11:1-4, where his foreign wives led him astray.
How does this verse relate to the concept of being 'in the world but not of the world'?
This concept, mentioned in John 17:14-16, is relevant to Genesis 34:9 as it highlights the tension between interacting with the world and maintaining one's faith and values, as the Israelites were called to be separate and holy, as stated in Leviticus 20:26.
Reflection Questions
- What are some potential dangers of forming close relationships with those who do not share our faith, and how can we maintain our spiritual integrity in such situations?
- In what ways can we apply the principle of being 'in the world but not of the world' in our own lives, as mentioned in John 17:14-16?
- How can we discern when to engage with others who may not share our values, and when to set boundaries, as seen in Matthew 10:16-17?
- What role should faith and values play in our decisions about relationships and alliances, as illustrated in 2 Corinthians 6:14?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 34:9
And make ye marriages with us,.... There was no objection on their side, it lay on the other; Abraham's servant was charged by him not to take a wife of the Canaanites to his son Isaac; and the same
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 34:9
And make ye marriages with us, and give your daughters unto us, and take our daughters unto you. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 34:9
Genesis 34:9 And make ye marriages with us, [and] give your daughters unto us, and take our daughters unto you.Ver. 9. And make ye marriages with us.] The world thinks we may do as they; and what need we be so scrupulous and straitlaced? But saints must "walk accurately" by line, and by rule; not as unwise, but as wise; having their feet where other men’ s heads are: for "the way of the wise is on high," saith Solomon; he goes a higher way to work than others; he may not buckle and stoop to their base courses. Singular things are conferred upon him; singular things are expected from him. An Israelite dare not yoke himself with any Sichemish heifer, that bears not the yoke of Jesus Christ. Those that "stood with the Lamb," had "not defiled themselves with women," &c. Nec aliunde noscibiles, saith Tertullian of those primitive Christians, quam de emendatione vitiorum pristinorum. They were distinguished from all others by their holy behaviour. Aκριβως, παρατοειςακρονβαινειν. Tertul., Ad Scapulam.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 34:9
9. make ye marriages with us] Hamor’s proposition is to the effect that the Israelites and the Shechemites should be amalgamated on the basis of (1) intermarriage, (2) trading rights, (3) rights of occupation of land. For the detestation of intermarriage with the Canaanites, see Deuteronomy 7:3; Joshua 23:12; Ezra 9:2.
Sermons on Genesis 34:9
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Genesis) Genesis 34:10-17 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Jacob and his sons in the book of Genesis. He highlights the deceitful actions of Jacob's sons when they tricked a man named She |
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Commentary Notes - Joshua by Walter Beuttler | Walter Beuttler preaches on the book of Joshua, highlighting the historical account of Israel's conquest of Canaan, where God led them into victory. The key phrase 'the Lord fought |
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(Genesis) Genesis 26:18-35 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of studying and understanding the word of God. He compares the impact of water in a desert to the transformative power of the |
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The Judgment Day by Jonathan Edwards | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of the last trumpet and the resurrection of the dead. He explains that God sent forth his angels with a great sound of a trumpet |
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(Genesis) - Part 18 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of responding quickly to God's call, using the examples of Peter and Matthew who immediately left their jobs to follow Jesus. |
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The Next Great Awakening (Part 1) by Robert Wurtz II | Robert Wurtz II preaches about the urgent need for Christians to awaken from their spiritual slumber and confess their sins, emphasizing the importance of personal revival before e |
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(Genesis) Genesis 33:18-20 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the sad and sordid chapter in the life of Jacob, who is now known as Israel. Jacob's life reflects a growth and development in his relationshi |