Genesis 38:23 Meaning
And Judah said, Let her take it to her, lest we be shamed: behold, I sent this kid, and thou hast not found her.
Context Explained
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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Related Cross References
Proverbs 12:15
The way of a fool seems right to him, reflecting Judah's misunderstanding.
Luke 8:17
Nothing hidden will remain hidden, as Judah's actions are exposed.
Matthew 12:36
People will give account for their careless words, similar to Judah's situation.
Source: Genesis 38:23