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Genesis 38:23-25
International Standard Version
Genesis 38:23-25
International Standard Version
23 Then Judah said, “Let her have those things.[a] Otherwise, we’ll become contemptible. I sent this young goat, but you didn’t find her.”
Tamar’s Pregnancy Rebukes Judah
24 Three months later, it was reported to Judah, “Your daughter-in-law Tamar has turned to prostitution![b] And look! She’s pregnant because of it!”
“Bring her out,” Judah responded. “Let’s burn her to death!”
25 While they were bringing her out, she sent this message to her father-in-law: “I am pregnant by the man to whom these things belong. Furthermore,” she added, “tell me to whom this signet ring, cord, and staff belongs.”
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- Genesis 38:23 Lit. it
- Genesis 38:24 Lit. has been acting like a whore
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