Genesis 34:8

New Living Translation

Hamor tried to speak with Jacob and his sons. “My son Shechem is truly in love with your daughter,” he said. “Please let him marry her.

Cross References

Genesis 34:3

But then he fell in love with her, and he tried to win her affection with tender words.

Genesis 34:7

Meanwhile, Jacob’s sons had come in from the field as soon as they heard what had happened. They were shocked and furious that their sister had been raped. Shechem had done a disgraceful thing against Jacob’s family, something that should never be done.

Genesis 34:9

In fact, let’s arrange other marriages, too. You give us your daughters for our sons, and we will give you our daughters for your sons.

1 Kings 11:2

The Lord had clearly instructed the people of Israel, “You must not marry them, because they will turn your hearts to their gods.” Yet Solomon insisted on loving them anyway.

Job 7:2

like a worker who longs for the shade, like a servant waiting to be paid.

Psalm 119:20

I am always overwhelmed with a desire for your regulations.

Psalm 63:1

O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water.

Psalm 84:2

I long, yes, I faint with longing to enter the courts of the Lord. With my whole being, body and soul, I will shout joyfully to the living God.

Jeremiah 22:27

You will never again return to the land you yearn for.