e.g. Consider verse 7
NWT Genesis 34:7
'And the sons of Jacob came in from the field as soon as they heard of it;
and the men became hurt in their feelings and they grew very angry, because
he had committed a disgraceful folly against Israel in lying down with
Jacob’s daughter, whereas nothing like that ought to be done.'
Note that no mention of force is included when why her brothers were angry. It is the mere thought of their unmarried sister having extra marital sex.
Further consider their response in verse 31 when being reprised by Isreal for their actions:
“Ought anyone to treat our sister like a prostitute?”
What are prostitutes better known for in Tanakh?
For being forced to have sex?
Or for having immoral extra-marital sex?
However, one contextual point seems to stand in favour of an element of force. And that is why does there seem to be a complete lack of any indication of responsibility on Dinah's shoulders? Why aren't her brothers angry with her for acting 'like a prostitue'?
feelings and they grew very angry, because he had committed a disgraceful
folly against Israel in lying down with Jacob’s daughter, whereas nothing
like that ought to be done.'
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