Verse Comparison: Genesis 34:3
American Standard Version
And his soul clave unto Dinah the daughter of Jacob, and he loved the damsel, and spake kindly unto the damsel.
Amplified® Bible
But his soul longed for {and} clung to Dinah daughter of Jacob, and he loved the girl and spoke comfortingly to her young heart's wishes.
Contemporary English Version
But Shechem was attracted to Dinah, so he told her how much he loved her.
Darby English Version
And his soul fastened on Dinah the daughter of Jacob, and he loved the maiden, and spoke consolingly to the maiden.
Good News Bible
But he found the young woman so attractive that he fell in love with her and tried to win her affection.
King James Version
And his soul clave unto Dinah the daughter of Jacob, and he loved the damsel, and spake kindly unto the damsel.
New American Standard Bible
He was deeply attracted to Dinah the daughter of Jacob, and he loved the girl and spoke tenderly to her.
New International Version
His heart was drawn to Dinah daughter of Jacob, and he loved the girl and spoke tenderly to her.
New King James Version
His soul was strongly attracted to Dinah the daughter of Jacob, and he loved the young woman and spoke kindly to the young woman.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He felt deeply attracted to Dinah the daughter of Jacob, and he loved the girl and spoke tenderly to her.
Revised Standard Version
And his soul was drawn to Dinah the daughter of Jacob; he loved the maiden and spoke tenderly to her.
Young's Literal Translation
and his soul cleaveth to Dinah, daughter of Jacob, and he loveth the young person, and speaketh unto the heart of the young person.
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