Genesis 34:10 BSB — MannaFest

Genesis 34:10

You may settle among us, and the land will be open to you. Live here, move about freely, and acquire your own property.”

BSB

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ASV

And ye shall dwell with us: and the land shall be before you; dwell and trade ye therein, and get you possessions therein.

KJV

And ye shall dwell with us: and the land shall be before you; dwell and trade ye therein, and get you possessions therein.

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Commentary

1 voice

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown

1802–1910

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible (1871)

They betray no jealousy of the powerful shepherds; on the contrary, they show every desire to establish friendly intercourse. But their conduct was unjustifiable in neither expressing regret nor restoring Dinah to her family; and this great error was the true cause of the negotiations ending in so unhappy a manner.

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Original language & word study

9 tagged words

Original	Transliteration	Meaning	Word study
וְאִתָּ֖נוּ	ve.'i.Ta.nu	and with us	H854 →
תֵּשֵׁ֑בוּ	te.She.vu	you will dwell	H3427 →
וְהָאָ֙רֶץ֙	ve.ha.'A.retz	and the land	H776 →
תִּהְיֶ֣ה	tih.Yeh	it will be	H1961 →
לִפְנֵיכֶ֔ם	lif.nei.Khem	<to> before you	H6440 →
שְׁבוּ֙	she.Vu	dwell	H3427 →
וּסְחָר֔וּהָ	u.se.cha.Ru.ha	and go about in it	H5503 →
וְהֵֽאָחֲז֖וּ	ve.he.'a.cha.Zu	and have possessions	H270 →
בָּֽהּ׃	Bah	in <the> it

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Where the connections lead

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Through
Genesis 47:27
Now the Israelites settled in the land of Egypt, in the region of Goshen. They acquired property there and became fruitful and increased greatly in number.
leads to
- Genesis 46:3
  “I am God,” He said, “the God of your father. Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you into a great nation there.
- Exodus 1:7
  but the Israelites were fruitful and increased rapidly; they multiplied and became exceedingly numerous, so that the land was filled with them.
- Acts 7:17
  As the time drew near for God to fulfill His promise to Abraham, our people in Egypt increased greatly in number.
- Psalms 107:38
  He blesses them, and they multiply greatly; He does not let their herds diminish.
Through
Genesis 20:15
And Abimelech said, “Look, my land is before you. Settle wherever you please.”
leads to
- Genesis 13:9
  Is not the whole land before you? Now separate yourself from me. If you go to the left, I will go to the right; if you go to the right, I will go to…
Through
Genesis 13:9
Is not the whole land before you? Now separate yourself from me. If you go to the left, I will go to the right; if you go to the right, I will go to…
leads to
- Genesis 20:15
  And Abimelech said, “Look, my land is before you. Settle wherever you please.”
- Hebrews 12:14
  Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
- 1 Peter 3:8–12
  Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.

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02Original language & word study

03The walk

Where the connections lead

04Related verses

05Featured studies on this passage

06About Genesis

Where the connections lead

Commentary

Original language & word study

The walk

Related verses

Featured studies on this passage

About Genesis