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His soul joined to Dinah, the daughter of Jacob, and he loved the young lady, and spoke kindly to the young lady.
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A Sincere but Sinful Love
Commentators note that Shechem's feelings for Dinah after his violent act were genuine and deep, not just fleeting lust. His 'soul clave' to her. However, scholars like Calvin point out the paradox that this sincere affection coexisted with his initial, grievous sin, revealing a complex and flawed character.
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Genesis
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18th Century
Presbyterian
This chapter records the rape of Dinah and the revenge of her brothers.
(Genesis 34:1–5)
Dinah went out to see the daught…
19th Century
Anglican
THE TÔLDÔTH ISAAC (Genesis 25:19 to Genesis 35:29).
THE BIRTH OF ISAAC’S SONS.
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16th Century
Protestant
And his soul clave unto Dinah. Moses intimates that she was not violated so forcefully that Shechem, having once abused her, treated her w…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And his soul cleaved to Dinah the daughter of Jacob His inclination was to her, she was always in his thoughts; it w…
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…
