Genesis 38:17 · KJV
"And he said, I will send thee a kid from the flock. And she said, Wilt thou give me a pledge, till thou send it?"
King James Version
What does Genesis 38:17 mean? →Passage Context
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?
17And he said, I will send thee a kid from the flock. And she said, Wilt thou give me a pledge, till thou send it?
18And he said, What pledge shall I give thee? And she said, Thy signet, and thy bracelets, and thy staff that is in thine hand. And he gave it her, and came in unto her, and she conceived by him.
19And she arose, and went away, and laid by her vail from her, and put on the garments of her widowhood.
Reflection Questions
1
What do you consider a fair exchange in relationships?
2
How do you handle trust in your interactions with others?
3
When have you had to negotiate for something important?
Life Application
trust
Evaluate the trust levels in your relationships and how you can improve them.
negotiation
Practice open communication when discussing expectations with others.
People in This Verse
JudahOT
Judah is one of the sons of Jacob and Leah, known for his leadership among the tribes of Israel. He plays a significant role in the narrative of Joseph and the lineage of David.
First appearance: Genesis 29:35
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