Genesis 38:20-22

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

²⁰ And Judah sent the kid by the hand of his friend the Adullamite, to receive his pledge from the woman’s hand; but he was unable to find her.

²¹ He asked the men of that place, Where is the harlot or cult prostitute who was openly by the roadside? They said, There was no harlot or temple prostitute here.

²² So he returned to Judah and said, I cannot find her; and also the local men said, There was no harlot or temple prostitute around here.