Genesis 34:29 Meaning and Explanation
“And all their wealth, and all their little ones, and their wives took they captive, and spoiled even all that was in the house.”
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Read Full Chapter →The brothers take the city's wealth, children, wives, and all household possessions, leaving nothing.
The Context of Genesis 34:29
Human captives and complete household despoliation are included.
What Does Genesis 34:29 Mean?
The taking of children and wives—in addition to movable wealth—escalates the plunder to include human captives. This suggests potential enslavement or incorporation of the population into Jacob's household. The complete spoliation extends to every item in every house.
The final phrase, 'spoiled even all that was in the house,' emphasizes the totality and finality of the destruction. Nothing remains for the city to recover from. The act is comprehensive devastation justified, in the brothers' view, by a single wrong.
Frequently Asked Questions About Genesis 34:29
What does Genesis 34:29 mean?
The brothers take the city's wealth, children, wives, and all household possessions, leaving nothing.
What is the context of Genesis 34:29?
Human captives and complete household despoliation are included.