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Genesis 38:14 · KJV

"And she put her widow's garments off from her, and covered her with a vail, and wrapped herself, and sat in an open place, which is by the way to Timnath; for she saw that Shelah was grown, and she was not given unto him to wife."

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Passage Context

12And in process of time the daughter of Shuah Judah's wife died; and Judah was comforted, and went up unto his sheepshearers to Timnath, he and his friend Hirah the Adullamite.
13And it was told Tamar, saying, Behold thy father in law goeth up to Timnath to shear his sheep.
14And she put her widow's garments off from her, and covered her with a vail, and wrapped herself, and sat in an open place, which is by the way to Timnath; for she saw that Shelah was grown, and she was not given unto him to wife.
15When Judah saw her, he thought her to be an harlot; because she had covered her face.
16And he turned unto her by the way, and said, Go to, I pray thee, let me come in unto thee; (for he knew not that she was his daughter in law.) And she said, What wilt thou give me, that thou mayest come in unto me?

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Reflection Questions

1

What does it mean to you to wait for something important?

2

How do you handle feelings of rejection or being overlooked?

3

When have you taken bold steps to change your situation?

Life Application

relationships

Consider how you can communicate your needs in relationships.

patience

Reflect on areas where you need to be patient and trust the process.

People in This Verse

TamarOT

Tamar is the daughter-in-law of Judah who takes decisive action to secure her rights and lineage. Her story highlights themes of justice and resilience.

First appearance: Genesis 38:6

Places in This Verse

Timnath

Timnath is a location in the territory of Judah, known for its agricultural significance. It serves as a backdrop for the unfolding drama of Tamar and Judah.

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