Genesis 38:1
“And it came to pass at that time, that Judah went down from his brethren, and turned in to a certain Adullamite, whose name was Hirah.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And it came to pass at that time,.... This some refer to the time of Jacob's coming from Padanaram into Canaan, soon…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 38:1-30
- The Family of Judah 1. עדלם ‛ǎdûllâm, ‘Adullam, “righteousness.” חירה chı̂yrâh Chirah, “nobility?” 2. שׁוּע…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And it came to pass at that time - The facts mentioned here could not have happened at the times mentioned in the…
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
at that time Cf. Gen 21:22. The notes of time in this chapter are very indefinite. Cf. 12, "in process of time." The…
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