Genesis 34:2
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 34
“And when Shechem the son of Hamor the Hivite, prince of the country, saw her, he took her, and lay with her, and defiled her.”Genesis 34:2
What Does Genesis 34:2 Mean?
Genesis 34:2 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 34, verse 2 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Genesis 34:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 5:28“But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.”Judges 9:28“And Gaal the son of Ebed said, Who is Abimelech, and who is Shechem, that we should serve him? is not he the son of Jerubbaal? and Zebul his officer? serve the men of Hamor the father of Shechem: for why should we serve him?”Deuteronomy 21:14“And it shall be, if thou have no delight in her, then thou shalt let her go whither she will; but thou shalt not sell her at all for money, thou shalt not make merchandise of her, because thou hast humbled her.”Exodus 23:23“For mine Angel shall go before thee, and bring thee in unto the Amorites, and the Hittites, and the Perizzites, and the Canaanites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites: and I will cut them off.”Judges 14:1“And Samson went down to Timnath, and saw a woman in Timnath of the daughters of the Philistines.”Judges 19:24“Behold, here is my daughter a maiden, and his concubine; them I will bring out now, and humble ye them, and do with them what seemeth good unto you: but unto this man do not so vile a thing.”Job 31:1“I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid?”Job 31:9“If mine heart have been deceived by a woman, or if I have laid wait at my neighbour’s door;”Proverbs 13:20“He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.”Acts 7:16“And were carried over into Sychem, and laid in the sepulchre that Abraham bought for a sum of money of the sons of Emmor the father of Sychem.”Genesis 6:2“That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose.”Genesis 10:17“And the Hivite, and the Arkite, and the Sinite,”Genesis 12:6“And Abram passed through the land unto the place of Sichem, unto the plain of Moreh. And the Canaanite was then in the land.”Genesis 20:2“And Abraham said of Sarah his wife, She is my sister: and Abimelech king of Gerar sent, and took Sarah.”Genesis 33:19“And he bought a parcel of a field, where he had spread his tent, at the hand of the children of Hamor, Shechem’s father, for an hundred pieces of money.”Genesis 34:27“The sons of Jacob came upon the slain, and spoiled the city, because they had defiled their sister.”Genesis 35:2“Then Jacob said unto his household, and to all that were with him, Put away the strange gods that are among you, and be clean, and change your garments:”Genesis 38:2“And Judah saw there a daughter of a certain Canaanite, whose name was Shuah; and he took her, and went in unto her.”Genesis 39:6“And he left all that he had in Joseph’s hand; and he knew not ought he had, save the bread which he did eat. And Joseph was a goodly person, and well favoured.”Deuteronomy 22:24“Then ye shall bring them both out unto the gate of that city, and ye shall stone them with stones that they die; the damsel, because she cried not, being in the city; and the man, because he hath humbled his neighbour’s wife: so thou shalt put away evil from among you.”
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