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Genesis 38:23 · KJV

"And Judah said, Let her take it to her, lest we be shamed: behold, I sent this kid, and thou hast not found her."

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Passage Context

21Then he asked the men of that place, saying, Where is the harlot, that was openly by the way side? And they said, There was no harlot in this place.
22And he returned to Judah, and said, I cannot find her; and also the men of the place said, that there was no harlot in this place.
23And Judah said, Let her take it to her, lest we be shamed: behold, I sent this kid, and thou hast not found her.
24And it came to pass about three months after, that it was told Judah, saying, Tamar thy daughter in law hath played the harlot; and also, behold, she is with child by whoredom. And Judah said, Bring her forth, and let her be burnt.
25When she was brought forth, she sent to her father in law, saying, By the man, whose these are, am I with child: and she said, Discern, I pray thee, whose are these, the signet, and bracelets, and staff.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you deal with feelings of shame?

2

What does it mean to you to act with integrity?

3

When have you had to prioritize someone else's dignity over your own?

Life Application

integrity

Practice integrity in your decisions, especially when faced with difficult choices.

shame

Reflect on how you can overcome feelings of shame by embracing honesty.

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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