Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Hamor sa til Jakob: «Min sønn Sikem er så betatt av datteren din. Jeg ber deg, gi ham henne til kone! Inngå ekteskap med oss! Gi døtrene dine til oss og ta døtrene våre til dere! Så kan dere slå dere ned sammen med oss, og dere kan bruke landet som dere vil. Dere kan bo og drive handel her og skaffe dere eiendommer her!»
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, Hamor is talking to the family of Dinah. He says that his son, Shechem, really wants to marry their daughter. He is asking for permission for Shechem to marry Dinah.
Explained for Children
Imagine if your friend's dad came over and said, 'My son really wants to marry your daughter. Can we be best friends and family?' That's what Hamor is doing here, but in a more serious way.
Historical Background
Genesis was written by Moses around 1446-1406 BC. This passage is part of the narrative about the interactions between the Israelites and the local peoples. It reflects the cultural norms and practices of that time, where marriages were often arranged to strengthen alliances.
Living It Out Today
Today, we might see a similar situation in the workplace. Imagine if a manager from another department asked for one of your team members to join their team for a special project. Communication and understanding are key in such situations, just as they were for Hamor and Dinah’s family.