And ye shall dwell with us: and the land shall be before you; dwell and trade ye therein, and get you possessions therein.
You can live among us, and the whole land will be open to you. Make your homes here, do business, and acquire property for yourselves.
This verse shows someone offering generous hospitality and economic opportunities, inviting others to settle permanently in their land.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, this verse occurs during a tense negotiation after Shechem, a prince of the Hivites, had violated Dinah, the daughter of Jacob. Hamor, Shechem's father, is offering Jacob and his family the opportunity to live among them, trade freely, and acquire land as a way to forge a peaceful alliance. This reflects the ancient Near Eastern custom of using marriage and economic agreements to build relationships between tribes in the land of Canaan.
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