CRITICAL NOTES.—
Genesis 34:1. To see the daughters of the land.] To make their
acquaintance—to pay them a friendly visit.
GENESIS 34:3. HE LOVED THE DAMSEL, AND SPAKE KINDLY UNTO THE DAMSEL.]
Heb. “He loved the damsel and spake to her heart.” The idea seems
to be conveyed that he endeavoured to c... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES.—
Genesis 34:6. Hamor, the father of Shechem, went out unto Jacob to
commune with him.] In Oriental countries the fathers arrange the
marriages of their children.
GENESIS 34:7. WROUGHT FOLLY IN ISRAEL.] “This was a standing phrase
from this time forth for crimes against the honour an... [ Continue Reading ]