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Dinah, the daughter of Leah, whom she bore to Jacob, went out to see the daughters of the land.

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The Peril of Worldly Curiosity

Commentators like Calvin and Matthew Henry view Dinah's desire "to see the daughters of the land" not as innocent, but as a dangerous curiosity about worldly ways. They warn that leaving the safety of one's family and faith community to explore worldly fashions and customs can expose a person to unforeseen spiritual and physical dangers. This serves as a caution against needlessly exposing oneself to temptation.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Genesis 34:1–31

18th Century

Theologian

This chapter records the rape of Dinah and the revenge of her brothers.

(Genesis 34:1–5)

Dinah went out to see the daught…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Genesis 34:1

19th Century

Bishop

Dinah ... went out to see the daughters of the land. —Those commentators who imagine that Jacob lived only twenty years a…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Genesis 34:1

16th Century

Theologian

And Dinah... went out. This chapter records a severe trial with which God again tested his servant. We can readily understand how precious…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Genesis 34:1

17th Century

Pastor

Ver. 1 And Dinah the daughter of Leah, which she bare unto Jacob
Genesis 34:2

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Genesis 34:1–19

17th Century

Minister

Young people, especially females, are never safer or better off than under the care of pious parents. Their own ignorance, and the flattery and dec…