Genesis 38:21 Meaning
Then 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.
Context Explained
19And she arose, and went away, and laid by her vail from her, and put on the garments of her widowhood.
20And Judah sent the kid by the hand of his friend the Adullamite, to receive his pledge from the woman's hand: but he found her not.
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.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Proverbs 19:5
A false witness will not go unpunished, similar to Judah's concern.
Galatians 6:7
You reap what you sow, as Judah fears shame for his actions.
Matthew 7:1
Judging others can lead to one's own shame.
Source: Genesis 38:21