Genesis 34:21 Meaning and Explanation
“These men are peaceable with us; therefore let them dwell in the land, and trade therein; for the land, behold, it is large enough for them; let us take their daughters to us for wives, and let us give them our daughters.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Hamor argues that the proposed terms are mutually beneficial: peaceful cohabitation, trade, and intermarriage.
The Context of Genesis 34:21
Hamor makes the persuasive case for acceptance.
What Does Genesis 34:21 Mean?
Hamor frames Jacob's family as non-threatening and economically valuable. His emphasis on their peaceful nature and the land's abundance suggests the arrangement as purely beneficial—these are partners, not rivals, and the land is large enough for all.
His appeal focuses on mutual advantage: trade benefits, expanded population, and familial bonds through marriage. He presents circumcision not as a burden but as the price of a clearly desirable arrangement.
Frequently Asked Questions About Genesis 34:21
What does Genesis 34:21 mean?
Hamor argues that the proposed terms are mutually beneficial: peaceful cohabitation, trade, and intermarriage.
What is the context of Genesis 34:21?
Hamor makes the persuasive case for acceptance.