Genesis 38:15
“When Judah saw her, he thought her to be an harlot; because she had covered her face.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he turned unto her by the way,.... Which led to her; he turned out of the way in which he was to that where she sat;…
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
Thought her to be a harlot - See the original of this term, Gen 34:31 (note). The Hebrew is זונה zonah, and signifies…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 38:12-23
It is a very ill-favoured story that is here told concerning Judah; one would not have expected such folly in Israel.…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
covered her face Cf. Pro 7:10. The attire indicated the character she had assumed.