Gen 34:19 | NET2full | STEP | The young man did not delay in doing what they asked because he wanted Jacob’s daughter Dinah badly . (Now he was more important than anyone in his father’s household .)

‏ Genesis 34:19

19 The young man did not delay in doing what they asked ^{▼▼tn Heb “doing the thing.”} because he wanted Jacob’s daughter Dinah ^{▼▼tn Heb “Jacob’s daughter.” The proper name “Dinah” is supplied in the translation for clarity.} badly. (Now he was more important ^{▼▼tn The Hebrew verb כָּבֵד (kaved), translated “was…important,” has the primary meaning “to be heavy,” but here carries a secondary sense of “to be important” (that is, “heavy” in honor or respect).} than anyone in his father’s household.) ^{▼▼tn The parenthetical disjunctive clause explains why the community would respond to him (see vv. 20-24).}