Genesis 38:19

And she arose, and went away, and laid by her vail from her, and put on the garments of her widowhood.

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Other Translations for Genesis 38:19

BSB

Then Tamar got up and departed. And she removed her veil and put on her widow's garments again.

AKJV

And she arose, and went away, and laid by her veil from her, and put on the garments of her widowhood.

CPDV

And she arose and went away. And storing away the garments that she had taken up, she was clothed in the garments of her widowhood.

ERV

And she arose, and went away, and put off her veil from her, and put on the garments of her widowhood.

NHEB

And she got up and left, and took off her veil, and put on her widow's clothing.

SMT

And she will arise and go, and will put away her veil from her, and will put on the garments of her widowhood.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 38:19

AndshearoseH6965VerbandwentawayH3212VerbandlaidbyH5493VerbhervailH6809Noun MasculinefromherandputonH3847VerbthegarmentsH899Noun MasculineofherwidowhoodH491Noun Feminine

Commentary for Genesis 38:19

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

Overview of Genesis 38:19

Summary

Woman changes clothing to resume normal life

Place

Roadway

Event

Tamar removes disguise and changes garments

Estimated Time Period

c. 1900 BC