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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Er, Judah's firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the Lord,.... That is, exceedingly wicked, as this phrase…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 38:1-30
- The Family of Judah 1. עדלם ‛ǎdûllâm, ‘Adullam, “righteousness.” חירה chı̂yrâh Chirah, “nobility?” 2. שׁוּע…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 38:1-11
Here is, 1. Judah's foolish friendship with a Canaanite-man. He went down from his brethren, and withdrew for a time…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Tamar = "a date palm." A female name, occurring twice in the family of David (2Sa 13:1; 2Sa 14:27).
Judah, as head of…