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A Deceptive Condition
Commentators explain that the sons of Jacob present a seemingly reasonable condition for peace: that the Shechemites be circumcised to become 'one people.' However, this proposal is a lie. As Albert Barnes notes, they answered 'with deceit,' using the language of unity to mask their plan for violent revenge.
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Genesis
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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 34:22
17th Century
Pastor
Only herein will the men consent to us The only term or condition insisted upon, to come into an alliance and affinity wi…
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Matthew Henry
On Genesis 34:20–31
17th Century
Minister
The Shechemites submitted to the sacred rite only to serve their own ends, to please their prince, and to enrich themselves; and God was just in br…