Genesis 38:23
“And Judah said, Let her take it to her, lest we be shamed: behold, I sent this kid, and thou hast not found her.”
Genesis 38:23 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And Judah said, Let her take it to her, lest we be shamed: behold, I sent this kid, and thou hast not found her.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Juda said : Let her take it to herself ; surely she cannot charge us with a,lie: I sent the kid which I promised: and thou didst not find her.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And Judah said, Let her take it to her, lest we be put to shame: behold, I sent this kid, and thou hast not found her.
- DARBYDarby
- Then Judah said, Let her take it for herself, lest we be put to shame. Behold, I sent this kid, and thou hast not found her.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Judah said, Let her keep it, lest we be shamed. Behold, I sent this young goat, and you haven't found her.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and Judah saith, 'Let her take to herself, lest we become despised; lo, I sent this kid, and thou hast not found her.'
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Judah said, "Let her keep the things, or we will be shamed. I sent the young goat, but you couldn't find her."
Context: Genesis 38
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.
About Genesis 38: The Story of Judah and Tamar
The chapter tells the stories of Judah and Tamar, and of Judah and his three sons.
Commentary
Genesis 38 is a chapter that focuses on the story of Judah and Tamar. It is a story of deception, betrayal, and ultimately redemption.