Genesis 38:17 Meaning
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?
Context Explained
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.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 5:37
Let your yes be yes, reflecting the importance of trust.
Luke 16:10
Faithfulness in small matters is crucial, as seen in Judah's pledge.
Proverbs 11:1
The Lord detests dishonest scales, emphasizing integrity.
Source: Genesis 38:17