Genesis 38:15

When Judah saw her, he thought her to be an harlot; because she had covered her face.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 38:15

BSB

When Judah saw her, he thought she was a prostitute because she had covered her face.

AKJV

When Judah saw her, he thought her to be an harlot; because she had covered her face.

CPDV

And when Judah saw her, he thought her to be a harlot. For she had covered her face, lest she be recognized.

ERV

When Judah saw her, he thought her to be an harlot; for she had covered her face.

NHEB

When Judah saw her, he thought that she was a prostitute because she had covered her face.

SMT

And Judah will see her, and will think her a harlot, because she covered her face.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 38:15

WhenJudahH3063Proper Name MasculinesawherH7200VerbhethoughtH2803VerbhertobeanharlotH2181VerbbecauseshehadcoveredH3680VerbherfaceH6440Noun Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 38:15

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

Overview of Genesis 38:15

Summary

Judah mistakes disguised Tamar for prostitute

Place

Timnath

Event

Judah encounters disguised Tamar

Estimated Time Period

c. 1800 BC