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Religion as a Weapon
Commentators strongly condemn Simeon and Levi for using the sacred covenant sign of circumcision as a tool for deception and revenge. Matthew Henry warns that those who act wickedly under the pretext of religion are its worst enemies, and Albert Barnes calls the act a 'heinous aggravation' of their offense.
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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 34:26
17th Century
Pastor
And they slew Hamor and Shechem his son with the edge of the
sword
Whom they had been…
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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…