Genesis 38:13

And it was told Tamar, saying, Behold thy father in law goeth up to Timnath to shear his sheep.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 38:13

BSB

When Tamar was told, "Your father-in-law is going up to Timnah to shear his sheep,"

AKJV

And it was told Tamar, saying, Behold your father in law goes up to Timnath to shear his sheep.

CPDV

And it was reported to Tamar that her father-in-law had gone up to Timnah to shear the sheep.

ERV

And it was told Tamar, saying, Behold, thy father in law goeth up to Timnah to shear his sheep.

NHEB

And Tamar was told, saying, "Look, your father-in-law is going up to Timnah to shear his sheep."

SMT

And it will be announced to Tamar, saying, Behold, thy father-in-law going up to Timnath to shear his sheep.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 38:13

AnditwastoldH5046Verb TamarH8559 sayingH559VerbBeholdthyfatherinlawH2524Noun MasculinegoethupH5927VerbtoTimnathH8553Proper Name LocationtoshearH1494VerbhissheepH6629Noun Feminine

Commentary for Genesis 38:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 38:13

Summary

Tamar learns of Judah's travel plans

Place

Canaan

Event

Tamar learns of Judah's journey

Estimated Time Period

c. 1800 BC