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Book of Genesis - Chapter 34 - Verse 13

34:13
And the sons of Jacob answered Shechem and Hamor his father deceitfully, and said, because he had defiled Dinah their sister:

Meaning

When the sons of Jacob answered Shechem and Hamor deceitfully after Shechem defiled Dinah, their sister, it reveals the importance of purity and honor in biblical times. In the culture of that era, a woman's virginity was highly valued, and any violation of that purity was seen as a grave offense. The brothers justified their deceitful actions as a means of protecting their family's honor and seeking justice for their sister. However, their deceit ultimately led to further violence and revenge, illustrating the consequences of using dishonesty to address wrongdoing. This verse serves as a reminder of the complex moral dilemmas faced by biblical characters and highlights the themes of justice, vengeance, and the consequences of deceit in the biblical narrative.

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