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A Deceptive Ultimatum
Commentators explain that the sons' ultimatum—circumcision or they would take Dinah and leave—was not a genuine offer. It was a reasonable-sounding demand designed to deceive the Shechemites. As one scholar notes, their speech was filled with "deceit," using the sacred sign of the covenant as a tool for their planned revenge.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 34:1–31
18th Century
Theologian
This chapter records the rape of Dinah and the revenge of her brothers.
Dinah went out to see the daught…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 34:1–31
19th Century
Bishop
John Gill
On Genesis 34:17
17th Century
Pastor
But if you will not hearken to us to be circumcised Will not agree to this condition, circumcision:
th…
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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…