Gen 34:3-4 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Gen 34:3-4: 34:3-4 While Shechem’s intense feelings for Dinah made him willing to undergo significant hardship (34:11-12 , 17-18 , 24 ), the way he showed his “love” for her was selfish, impetuous, and in violation of customary decency (cp. Judg 14:2 ; see 1 Cor 13:4-7 ; 1 Jn 4:10 ). His character illustrated why Israel needed to remain separate from the Canaanites.

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‏ Genesis 34:3-4

Summary for Gen 34:3-4: 34:3-4 ^a While Shechem’s intense feelings for Dinah made him willing to undergo significant hardship (34:11-12 ^b, 17-18 ^c, 24 ^d), the way he showed his “love” for her was selfish, impetuous, and in violation of customary decency (cp. Judg 14:2 ^e; see 1 Cor 13:4-7 ^f; 1 Jn 4:10 ^g). His character illustrated why Israel needed to remain separate from the Canaanites.