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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And she conceived, and bare a son, and he called his name Er. Which signifies a "watchman": but the reason of the name…
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
and he called Better, "And she called his name Er." The mother calls the name, as in Gen 38:38. The reading "she called"…