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Genesis 38:22-24
New English Translation
Genesis 38:22-24
New English Translation
22 So he returned to Judah and said, “I couldn’t find her. Moreover, the men of the place said, ‘There has been no cult prostitute here.’” 23 Judah said, “Let her keep the things[a] for herself. Otherwise we will appear to be dishonest.[b] I did indeed send this young goat, but you couldn’t find her.”
24 After three months Judah was told,[c] “Your daughter-in-law Tamar has turned to prostitution,[d] and as a result she has become pregnant.”[e] Judah said, “Bring her out and let her be burned!”
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- Genesis 38:23 tn The words “the things” have been supplied in the translation for stylistic reasons.
- Genesis 38:23 tn Heb “we will become contemptible.” The Hebrew word בּוּז (buz) describes the contempt that a respectable person would have for someone who is worthless, foolish, or disreputable.
- Genesis 38:24 tn Heb “it was told to Judah, saying.”
- Genesis 38:24 tn Or “has been sexually promiscuous.” The verb may refer here to loose or promiscuous activity, not necessarily prostitution.
- Genesis 38:24 tn Heb “and also look, she is with child by prostitution.”
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