Corrections? From a general summary to chapter summaries to explanations of famous quotes, the SparkNotes Bible: The New Testament Study Guide has everything you need to … All his sons become the Israelite and the tribe of Judah, but I was wondering what happened to his daughter Dinah and her descendents. One of the things that I have learned in studying the bible is that God is very straight forward and certainly in this case. Furthermore, Dinah’s intercourse with Shechem makes her “defiled,” a term (Hebrew tm’) indicating here an unacceptable sexual act. After Israel and his family traveled to the outskirts of the settlement of Shechem, Dinah was defiled by the son of the man who ruled over the area. As Joseph whose story is remembered in Genesis. But the retaliation puts Jacob’s group in jeopardy by making subsequent social intercourse and peaceful coexistence impossible. In Genesis it is used 4 other times and translated "afflict" (15:13) "dealt harshly with" (16:6) "submit" (16:9) and "afflict" (31:50) (all from KJV); none in a sexual context. It seems to me that Anita Diamant was quite familiar with the biblical story, kept true to it for the most part and simply brought it back to life...if you will. Genesis 34 gives the account of Dinah’s venture into the city to visit the women there. Dinah’s brothers Simeon and Levi pretended to agree to the marriage and the covenant if Shechem and all the other males of the city of Shechem were circumcised. We’d love to hear from you! The priestly interpretation is meant to reinforce obedience; where the love story interpretation suggests free thinking rejection of tribalism. Discover the top Bible verses about Dinah from the Old and New Testaments. The Bible doesn’t say. I think another way to look at the text is through the lens of the Documentary Hypothesis. They were in love. Alternative Title: Dina. Surely God watched over His own. The unacceptability of premarital sex in this case is intertwined with the response of Dinah’s brothers, who insist that Shechem’s requested marriage with her would be an unacceptable union. Slave traders are included in a list of those who are lawless, probably because many acquired slaves illegally . What happened to her? Also below are examples within Bible … Omissions? "Prostitutes" often don't gain financially or consent to the acts. Instructions: The default version for this page is the King James translation. The New Testament does contain several passages that demonstrate resistance to slavery. As Jacob said, they had made Israel a stench in the nostrils of all surrounding nations. All of which is really to say that I agree with Richard Friedman that all we can know for sure is the family disapporoved, but of what we cannot be sure. Many rapes are not the product of conscious and purposeful hatred but rather bad boundaries on the part of the perpetrator, lack of understanding about consent, etc. What does the Bible say about Dinah? By using the Strong's version of the King James, New American Standard, Holman Christian Standard, English Standard Version, Berean Study Bible or World English Bible, a deeper knowledge, of the passage being studied, can be gained. In reply to

indeed the text i the by Betsalel. In this context, the word Ì¢‰âÒtookÌ¢‰âÂå earlier in the sentence cannot mean anything but Ì¢‰âÒabductedÌ¢‰âÂå. You’re blaming the victim, which you yourself readily admit, she is a victim. And in a perfect world, that would be true. On a later sojourn, two sons of Jacob, Simeon (Hebrew Bible) and Levi, avenged their sister Dinah's rape by "Shechem the son of Hamor the Hivite, the prince of the land" of Shechem. BibleProject | New Testament In One Year. Furthermore, one of the purposes of sexual intercourse in the ancient world was to create permanent bonding and obligation; but in prostitution, there is no bonding or obligation. This seems peculiar—does it suggest that Dinah was not raped? 2 When Shechem son of Hamor the Hivite, the ruler of that area, saw her, he took her and raped her. In a few of these writings it states that Dinah was the wife of Job or his name is also Jobab. Let's take a look at what the Bible says about tithing and how it applies to today. With such heart felt consideration of the issue by the author and those commenting, no one focused on verse one: Genesis 34 And Dinah the daughter of Leah, which she bare unto Jacob, went out to see the daughters of the land. Dinah’s Here is Dinah in the Bible. We would like to … I was surprised by one thing though. That concept is an oxymoron. (Genesis 34:1-3) The Torah mentions that Dinah went to check out the girls of the land, after coming to live in a new place, a bustling city, for the first time. To treat a woman like a whore does not mean to have sex with her for money. She grew up in a happy childhood and spent her years thereafter her lover was murdered..where? Rape therefore does not characterize either prostitution or what has happened to Dinah. How did the New Testament come to exist? 4 And Jacob remained in Succoth a year and six months. Dinah is the daughter of Jacob, the father of twelve sons (and thus the twelve tribes) in the ancestor narratives of Genesis. The Book of Genesis, the first book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament, is an account of the creation of the world, the early history of humanity, Israel's ancestors, and the origins of the Jewish people. Define for me this word: ÌщۢÌÐåáÌщã¢ÌÐå¡ÌÑå¢ÌÐåáÌÑåÊÌÐå_ÌÐå¦Ìщ۝ÌÐåü vayÌ¢‰âÂèÏanneha, used to describe the way in which Shechem lay with Dinah; and find some use of it where it refers to marriageÌ¢‰â‰۝or even consensual sex. This "encounter" was in Gen. 34. This religion involved burning a child alive and committed impurity and defiled children. Add up all the arguments and it does seem like the rape interpretation is a priestly intrusion in a story about primitive tribal thinking. Be on the lookout for your Britannica newsletter to get trusted stories delivered right to your inbox. Some speculate that Dinah and Zebulun are twins, but there is nothing in the text to substantiate this. Read through the biblical references of Dinah to learn more about its meaning and significance. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. 9 And they said unto him, Surely this is the daughter of Jacob the son of Isaac the Hebrew, who has dwelt in this city for some time, and when it was reported that the daughters of the land were going forth to rejoice she went with her mother and maid servants to sit amongst them as thou seest. Dr. Eugen Pentiuc and Dr. Bruce Beck Discussion Questions: 1. Publisher. Even if I'm wrong concerning Jacob's possible reaction, would Jacob have consented to his young daughter going unaccompanied to a people he wasn't intimately familiar with ? And Hamor speaks to Jacob about “giving” his daughter in marriage to Shechem, in the same way that the Jacobites and Shechemites will "give and take” wives, live and trade in the same region, and hold property together peacefully. Rape therefore does not characterize either prostitution or what has happened to Dinah.". Her brothers murdered her love of her life. Shechem brought a lot more out of love and not duty. Dinah was definitely raped, here's an except from The Book of Correct Record also known as The Book of Jasher: “And in some time after Jacob went away from the borders of the land, and he came to the land of Shalem, that is the city of Shechem, which is in the land of Canaan, and he rested in front of the city. Watch a collection of Bible stories, inspirational worship songs, and fun children music videos only here at Christian songs and videos. and Dinah was a very special woman. According to this account, Dinah could not have married into such a clan. the honest disposition of Shechem is in stark contrast with that of the brothers and that alone should be taken as a clue of the subject matter: the entry of the gentile into the covenant. (Hint: you canÌ¢‰â‰ã¢t. The story passes “judgment” (the meaning of Dinah’s name) on their friendly attitude. Are men not required and expected by God to maintain self control over their own actions. 12 And they came and told the thing unto Jacob, and when Jacob heard that Shechem had defiled his daughter Dinah, Jacob sent twelve of his servants to fetch Dinah from the house of Shechem, and they went and came to the house of Shechem to take away Dinah from there. We don't know because after reviewing Genesis 34..we don't know what happened to Dinah after this. The Old Testament is foundational; the New Testament builds on that foundation with further revelation from God. The example you site in Deuteronomy, however, is problematic. 34 One day Dinah, the daughter of Jacob and Leah, went to visit some of the Canaanite women. The phrase implies an openness to and acceptance of outsiders. Dinah goes out “to visit the women of the region” (the indigenous people, 34:1). 4 And Shechem said to his father Hamor, “Get me this girl as my wife.” Future Books His soul became attached to Dinah, the daughter of Yaakov, and he loved the girl and he spoke to her heart. Biblical scholars use the term Hebrews to designate the descendants of the patriarchs of the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament)—i.e., Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (also called Israel [Genesis 33:28])—from that…, Genesis, the first book of the Bible. Gen 34:2 -. Help us elevate the voices of Jewish women. In reply to

I'm amazed by this Red by Elizabeth. Rapists feel hostility and hatred toward their victims, not closeness and tenderness. Books. It seems to advocate an inclusive perspective (represented by Dinah and Jacob) in which, when mutual respect and honor characterize the relationship, cooperation and bonding (“give and take”) with outsiders (represented by Shechem, Hamor, and the Shechemites) can take place. This Plan will lead you through the New Testament in one year. And Jacob rebukes Simon and Levi...but Moses did not mention Simon who did this to Dinah. Meyers, Carol, General Editor. All New Testament Overviews New Testament Overview Matthew 1-13 Matthew 14-28 Mark John 1-12 John 13-21 Luke 1-9 Luke 10-24 Acts 1-12 Acts 13-28 Romans 1-4 Romans 5-16 1 Corinthians 2 Corinthians Galatians Ephesians Philippians Colossians Philemon 1 Thessalonians 2 Thessalonians 1 Timothy 2 Timothy Titus Hebrews James 1 Peter 2 Peter 1-3 John Jude Revelation 1-11 Revelation 12-22 And to a certain extent this is true. Even the Author calls it a work of fiction. Christians see in the New Testament the fulfillment of the promise of the Old Testament. Jewish Women: A Comprehensive Historical Encyclopedia. There is a very real phenomenon in abusive relationships wherein the abusive partner will go back and forth between abusive behavior and loving, even nurturing behavior and build emotional (albeit dysfunctional) bonds with their partner. I'm amazed by this Red Tent story. They are not suggesting that she was raped. Genesis 34 - Now Dinah the daughter of Leah, whom she had borne to Jacob, went out to *visit the daughters of the land. It means and it has meant at all times, to treat her very badly. Below are the English definition details. POS : Noun. The New Testament was not written all at once. See the below website regarding modern day sex trafficking (which includes prostitution"): https://polarisproject.org/sex... "But concerning the question of whether Dinah has been raped, the final clue comes in the last sentence of the story. You clearly feel that a woman wearing daisy dukes would be the cause of her being raped... if only she had not worn those daisy dukes... then the man would not have lost his self control. Furthermore, the very word “victim” means one who does not have power or control over what’s happening or happened to them, means that power and control was taken from them. Dinah a sibling sister who are the 12 tribes of Israel...their sister. Another source is the book of Jubilee, which is also called the Little Genesis. Gen 34:3. So that's not even an argument. Didnt Jacob and his sons have the ability to discern the will of God? There is a one line birth announcement in Genesis 30:21. But the intercourse of Shechem does not fit this pattern. Dinah’s subsequent sexual intercourse with Shechem, the Hivite prince of the region, is the ultimate symbol of acceptance. The Red Tent by Anita Diamant has little to do with the biblical story about Dina and whole things. Elijah Soloveitchik was, to be sure, an idiosyncratic figure, but the story of his life and work is extremely instructive for those interested in the Jewish Enlightenment as well as Jewish-Christian relations today. The various branches of Christianity all agree on the 27 books of the New Testament but they have a difference of opinion on what should be included in the Old Testament. 3 He was deeply attracted to Dinah the daughter of Jacob, and he loved the girl and spoke tenderly to her. ... Old Testament and New Testament Together; Two-Year Plan. If so, in the context of a tzaddeket, could she not also be seen as a Messianic figure? 4 He even asked his father to get her for his wife. Their idea of “give and take” is “taking” the sword, killing all the Shechemite males, plundering the city, and taking their wives and children. The primeval history includes the familiar stories of the…. The rape of Dinah and its aftermath. 2 When Shechem son of Hamor the Hivite, the ruler of that area, saw her, he took her and raped her. She was mistreated like her brother Joseph. If we want to really understand the Bible we need a better understanding of the language of its authors, not the crude translations that have brought so much controversy. Jacob was displease with his son's behavior. Captive women and the bank rape morally wrong in the cities of rape Body and surrounded the bible black new life for all the rape in as a woman. Dinah. They don't mean the same thing. The whole kingdom under this prince got circumcised and was with fever we=hen attacked by Simon and Levi. In this book it says: " On that day Bilhah heard that Joseph had perished, and she died mourning him. I think this was an injustice done toward Dinah. Simeon and Levi say, “Should our sister be treated like a whore?” (34:31). 26:28). Some might say not being a virgin may have resulted in no marriage and no "happy" life. If she was raped, was there no witness of her struggle? Wikimedia. Biography, Facts and Information about Dinah In reply to

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The Red Tent by Anita by Anonymous. 11. Considering Dinah's very important roles, concerning regional women & inter-ethnic outreach (diplomacy), can Dinah's position be viewed as a "tribe," of sorts? The Rape of Dinah by Giuliana Bugiardini places the act and the attire in the guise of a medieval city. Perhaps, as one commenter pointed out, he agrees to the marriage to insure Dinah would have a husband (as Deuteronomy 22:28-29 later ensure) and I suppose from a certain point of view it would be understandable. The bottom line is this incident should never have happened and wouldn't have had Dinah not gone out to investigate, regardless of her reasons or her maturity level (meaning ability to make a rational decision whether it was prudent or not to do what she intended). They have to protect their honor and respect, not Dinah's, as the SUPER MACHOS killing everyone and it was out of the question that one woman of their property accepted to live with these lower class humans without their approval. It is their behavior that is violent, hostile, and exploitative. 20 Times the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament Mentioned Carnal Relations Larry Holzwarth - February 10, 2019 . Now Dinah, the daughter Leah had borne to Jacob, went out to visit the women of the land. 7 And Shechem the son of Hamor, the prince of the land was also standing there to see them. [In this culture, the Shechemite would have been concidered a pediphile]. We also have the same term ÌÑèÏÌÐå«Ìс_ÌÐå_ÌÐåµÌÑå in Ezekiel 18:6. Jacob most likely agreed to the marriage to save his daughter the shame. Genesis 34 King James Version (KJV). This is an example of true rape as defined by Hebrew law, and a separate Hebrew word is used: "chazaq" (translated "force" in the KJV). Gen 30:21 ... that two of the sons of Jacob, Simeon and Levi, Dinah 's brethren, took each man his sword, and came upon the city boldly, and slew all the males. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). What you are proposing is a type of  forbidden "love story" between Dinah and Shechem. The name Dinah occurs only once in the Bible, as the only daughter of Israel's arch-father Jacob (Genesis 30:21). Old Testament Overview - General survey of the Old Testament. Shouldn't Levi and Simeon have inquired of the Lord before slaughtering all the men in a city? And men who rape women never feel love for them? I have learned a lot from the article and from the readers' sharing. Yikes- this is an untrue generalization in modern times and likely in ancient Isreal as well. 1 Now Dinah the daughter of Leah, whom she had borne to Jacob, went out to visit the daughters of the land. 3 But Shechem was attracted to Dinah, so he told her how much he loved her. 3 His heart was drawn to Dinah daughter of Jacob; he loved the young woman and spoke tenderly to her. 5 At that time some of the women of the inhabitants of the land went to the city of Shechem to dance and rejoice with the daughters of the people of the city, and when they went forth then Rachel and Leah the wives of Jacob with their families also went to behold the rejoicing of the daughters of the city. Ancient Greek (biblical / classical) material including: Online texts (accented Greek New Testament), Shopping for printed materials, and Resources for learning and studying Ancient Greek. The premarital sexual act is the narrative’s representation of the violation of group boundaries. Leah names her (Gen 34:21), as biblical women often did as part of the maternal role. There are plenty of "love stories" in the bible, and this is not one. From overcoming oppression, to breaking rules, to reimagining the world or waging a rebellion, these women of history have a story to tell. Ever since he became a Christian at the age of 40, it has been Poirot actor David Suchet's dream to make an audio recording of the Bible. 2 When Shechem the son of Hamor the Hivite, the prince of the land, saw her, he took her and lay with her by force. After Genesis 34 she is not mentioned again. I also thought it was not rape when I first read it but the narrative was conflicting as love and rape does not go hand in hand. By signing up for this email, you are agreeing to news, offers, and information from Encyclopaedia Britannica. When you look at the story of Judges 9 about Shechem and his family, God knew in advance that he was going to send an evil spirit among Shechem that would cause all men and women to die by fire in the house of a false god. I admire this author who remembered her. Regardless of your play on words, it is obvious from the aftermath that it was a "Rape". There were now three reasons for Israel to mourn in one month. The story invites two opposing interpretations. Bechtel, Lyn M.. "Dinah: Bible." Be blessed in The Holy Name of The Lord and Savior Christ Jesus, amen. Perhaps she was lonely for female companionship of her age or just curious. Prostitutes engage in sexual intercourse for financial gain, and their sexual actions involve mutual consent. Simply put, your speculation which is wrong btw about Dinah not having permission (that’s all you, The Bible doesn’t say that), but even so, is not an excuse for Shechem choosing to rape Dinah. 3 His heart was drawn to Dinah daughter of Jacob; he loved the young woman and spoke tenderly to her. 6 And Dinah the daughter of Jacob also went along with them and saw the daughters of the city, and they remained there before these daughters whilst all the people of the city were standing by them to behold their rejoicings, and all the great people of the city were there. New Testament synonyms, New Testament pronunciation, New Testament translation, English dictionary definition of New Testament. indeed the text i the Hebrew masoretic text, the septuagint translation, the kingJames version all concur that Dinah was humiliated, anah in Hebrew, humbled, whcih socially means exactly what this article suggest: she was socially humbled. Perhaps Levi repented and was forward moving as blessed after repenting...but notice Moses did not mention the Simon tribe. 4 And Shechem said to his father Hamor, “Get me this girl as my wife.” I guess I just dont understand Gods justice and his laws very well. You deflect the blame because it’s easier for you to accept, however, God never once excuses the act of rape.. not on the basis of what a female wears or where she goes, only if she doesn’t cry out if she’s being raped in the city where in fact other people are around. The term New Testament isn’t just a title for a portion of the Bible. Jacob thus reprimands his sons for their behavior. They were (all) buried there." 2. Atlanta: 1982; Sheres, Ita. It is also used to refer to sexual sin that may or may not be consensual in Ezekiel 22:10-11. Gen 34:2. Isaiah 55:8-9, In reply to Yeah, God’s thoughts are not… by JB. At the beginning of Genesis 29:15 it tells us how Jacob was loved up and attracted to Rachel. Imagine the teenage behaviror. Was Shechem so evil just for loving their sister and speaking tenderly to her, and deflowering her virginity? As for The Red Tent, I canÌ¢‰â‰ã¢t see how itÌ¢‰â‰ã¢s in any way respectful toward Dinah to paint her rapist as the good guy and her brothers who rescued her as the villains. "The Bible, the Talmud, and the New Testament is a fascinating book on one of the most intriguing and forgotten rabbinic characters of the nineteenth century. I agree J.C. (rhyme time) Shechem seemed to take Dinah forcefully, ravaging or abducting her, and then tried to make up for his acts, with Daddy helping as well. What does the source Hebrew word דִּינָה mean and how is it used in the Bible? 34 Now Dinah, the daughter Leah had borne to Jacob, went out to visit the women of the land. Dinah . The New Testament, as usually received in the Christian Churches, is made up of twenty-seven different books attributed to eight different authors, six of whom are numbered among the Apostles (Matthew, John, Paul, James, Peter, Jude) and two among their immediate disciples (Mark, Luke). But concerning the question of whether Dinah has been raped, the final clue comes in the last sentence of the story. 20 March 2009. After the men of Shechem had been duped into a false sense of security, two of Dinah's brothers, Simeon and Levi, took swords and killed every male. Here is the whole Holy Bible in the site.. so here it is.. You could save it, print it, or copy any verses from it.. Now available in English Bible, Arabic Bible [AR], French Bible, Hebrew Bible, Portuguese Bible and Amharic Bible. Even Jacob rebuked it. Of Jacob’s daughters (others are noted in Gen 46:15), only Dinah is mentioned by name. Dinah is the daughter of Jacob, the father of twelve sons (and thus the twelve tribes) in the ancestor narratives of Genesis. [They thought he had perished, but his brothers sold him into slavery]*. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. Verse 3 says that he was drawn to her and wanted her for a wife. We are not to compromise with the "world" (the world system if you prefer) and if Jacob had not consented to the marriage there would have been no circumcision of the men and no slaughter (because of their 'painful and weakened' state) afterward. Shechem’s desire for marital bonding stands in tension with Simeon and Levi’s determination that no such liaison take place. Its Hebrew name is the same as its first word, Bereshit ("In the beginning").. Ring in the new year with a Britannica Membership, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Dinah-biblical-figure. This is a complete chronological Biblical Timeline Of The Old And New Testament Book from Creation Note: All Dates are Approximate THE OLD TESTAMENT S/N Date Description Chapter 1 Before Time In the Beginning was the Word John 1 2 Before 4000 BC The Creation Genesis 1 3 Before 4000 BC The Garden of Eden Genesis […] In the Hebrew Scriptures, rape is generally indicated by a cry for help from the woman (showing lack of consent) and violence on the part of the man (indicating a forcible, hostile act). I understand that this article represents an alternative interpretation of the story, which is very interesting. The verbs that are used in the original are only used in connection with forced sexual intercourse, at least that's what I read. In reply to You know, it's funny- I grew… by Christopher Moyer, Yeah, God’s thoughts are not our thoughts and our ways are not His ways. What happened to her? Jacob had to move his tribe after this incident to Bethel. 34 Now Dinah, the daughter Leah had borne to Jacob, went out to visit the women of the land. They buried Bilhah next to the tomb of Rachel, and Dinah his daughter. When Shechem son of Hamor the Hivite, the ruler of that area, saw her, he took her and raped her. New Testament, second and later of the two major divisions of the Christian Bible, and the portion that is canonical (authoritative) only to Christianity. One last point. Dinah? If Dinah is in Heaven right now (and she is I believe) do you think that matters to her one bit...? Start learning with a fun Bible Quiz now! The careful examination we took of the verse in Gen. 34, we found that Dinah at the time of her marriage was no older than 7-years-old. She is born to Leah after Leah has given birth to six sons. *My note. Was it okay at that time that Dinah went visiting without a companion or a chaperon? Another point of view. In many ways, they are complementary. At least the author brought Dinah the respect of remembering Dinah's life. Did she not get the same destine as her siblings and if she had children was they apart of the tribe?, Thanks in advance Simeon and Levi say, “Should our sister be treated like a whore?” (34:31). 21 Future verse here.Genesis 30:21. I enjoyed reading all the comments and they gave me quite a bit to think about. for the Study of the Old Testament 62 (June 1994): 19–36. The definition and outline of Dinah is as follows: According to the Old Testament she was the daughter of Jacob, one of the patriarchs of the Israelites and his first wife Leah. But the bible doesn't tell us what happened to Dinah? 15 And Jacob knew moreover that Shechem had defiled his daughter, but he said nothing, and his sons were feeding his cattle in the field, and Jacob remained silent till their return. So your understanding and your argument is completely illogical and biblically unfounded. The Story of Dinah and Shechem The account of Jacob and his growing family is interrupted by the story of Dinah in Genesis 34, in which Dinah goes out to see the women of the land and is noticed by a local man: Maybe you might say: but if they love the woman, they wouldn't hurt her. Journal Genesis 46:15 | View whole chapter | See verse in context These be the sons of Leah, which she bare unto Jacob in Padanaram, with his daughter Dinah : all the souls of his sons and his daughters were thirty and three. Web page addresses and email addresses turn into links automatically. Upon hearing the news about his daughter, Jacob is at first silent; then he negotiates Dinah’s marriage to Shechem. HYPHEN : Di=nah. New Testament Overview - General survey of the New Testament. In that period the girl marrying at 12 would not be unusual, sadly. The term Ì¢‰âÒrape denialÌ¢‰âÂå comes to mind. Dinah in the Bible. And they slew Hamor and Shechem his son with the edge of the sword, and took Dinah out of Shechem's house, and went out. Therefore either interpretation (rape or consensual fornication) in Genesis 34 may be valid. After the operations, while the men were still weakened, Simeon and Levi attacked the city, killed all the males, including Shechem and Hamor, and freed Dinah. 2 And when Shechem the son of Hamor the Hivite, prince of the country, saw her, he took her, and lay with her, and defiled her. You may say I'm assuming he would but do any of you have daughters ? Simeon and Levi went a bit crazy too. Yet Jacob so readily agrees to the marriage ? I was also in doubt if Dinah was raped. In reply to

I enjoyed reading all the by Michael from Montana. Jacob rebuked Simeon and Levi for arousing the enmity of neighbouring tribes and, on his deathbed, gave his blessing to their younger brother Judah, reproving Simeon and Levi for their cruelty. Older men falling in love with younger women is an old story too. Are men not accountable for their own actions? the Torah is very clear on what he stands for as far as honorability. A Harmony of the Life of Jesus - Four gospel accounts in harmony. Lost Laughs - Ancient Humor. Bechtel, Lyn.“What If Dinah Is Not Raped? Would be good to study out all these sources and discern which is most reliable. Perhaps it isn't "cut and dry" that she was raped as I'd always assumed. The term rape was used in new versions of the text....the actual Hebrew term was taken which was used in reference as in "take a wife." Dinah was a young woman at this time. In reply to

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