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Genesis 34:9-11
New Catholic Bible
Genesis 34:9-11
New Catholic Bible
9 Why not intermarry with us?[a] You give us your daughters, and you can take our daughters for yourselves. 10 You can live with us, and the land will be at your disposal. Reside here, move about freely, and buy property.”
11 Shechem said to Dinah’s father and her brothers, “Tell me what I can give you in order to find favor in your sight.
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- Genesis 34:9 Intermarry with us: the Canaanites wanted to absorb Israel (see v. 16) in order to benefit from the blessings Jacob had received from the Lord (both his offspring and his possessions—vv. 21-23). This was a danger Israel constantly faced from other peoples and nations—either absorption or hostility, both of which are perpetual threats to the people of God.
Genesis 34:9-11
New International Version
Genesis 34:9-11
New International Version
9 Intermarry with us; give us your daughters and take our daughters for yourselves.(A) 10 You can settle among us;(B) the land is open to you.(C) Live in it, trade[a] in it,(D) and acquire property in it.(E)”
11 Then Shechem said to Dinah’s father and brothers, “Let me find favor in your eyes,(F) and I will give you whatever you ask.
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- Genesis 34:10 Or move about freely; also in verse 21
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