Genesis 34:26
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 34:26 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 34:26 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "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...." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 34:26 — KJV
“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. edge: Heb. mouth”
— Genesis 34:26 (KJV)
Genesis 34:26 in Context — About the Book of Genesis
Genesis is the book of beginnings — creation, the fall, the flood, and the call of Abraham. It answers the oldest questions: where we came from, why the world is broken, and how God begins His rescue plan through one family. Every major theme in the Bible is planted here as a seed.
Cross-References for Genesis 34:26
“And it came to pass, as soon as he had made an end of offering the burnt offering, that Jehu said to the guard and to the captains, Go in, and slay them; let none come forth. And they smote them with the edge of the sword; and the guard and the captains cast them out, and went to the city of the house of Baal. the edge: Heb. the mouth”
Shares key themes with Genesis 34:26: edge, sword, house
“These discovered her nakedness: they took her sons and her daughters, and slew her with the sword: and she became famous among women; for they had executed judgment upon her. famous: Heb. a name”
Shares key themes with Genesis 34:26: slew, son, sword
“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. defiled...: Heb. humbled her”
Shares key themes with Genesis 34:26: hamor, shechem, son
“And Esau took his wives, and his sons, and his daughters, and all the persons of his house, and his cattle, and all his beasts, and all his substance, which he had got in the land of Canaan; and went into the country from the face of his brother Jacob. persons: Heb. souls”
Shares key themes with Genesis 34:26: son, took, house
“And what he did unto Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, the son of Reuben: how the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up, and their households, and their tents, and all the substance that was in their possession, in the midst of all Israel: substance...: or, living substance which followed them was...: Heb. was at their feet”
Shares key themes with Genesis 34:26: son, house, heb
Pray Genesis 34:26
Generate a Prayer from Genesis 34:26
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse