Genesis 38:22

And he returned to Judah, and said, I cannot find her; and also the men of the place said, that there was no harlot in this place.

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Other Translations for Genesis 38:22

BSB

So Hirah returned to Judah and said, "I could not find her, and furthermore, the men of that place said, 'No shrine prostitute has been here.'"

AKJV

And he returned to Judah, and said, I cannot find her; and also the men of the place said, that there was no harlot in this place.

CPDV

He returned to Judah, and he said to him: "I did not find her. Moreover, the men of that place told me that a prostitute had never sat there."

ERV

And he returned to Judah, and said, I have not found her; and also the men of the place said, There hath been no harlot here.

NHEB

He returned to Judah, and said, "I haven't found her; and also the men of the place said, 'There has been no prostitute here.'"

SMT

And he will turn back to Judah, and will say, I found her not; and also the men of the place said, No harlot was here.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 38:22

AndhereturnedH7725VerbtoJudahH3063Proper Name MasculineandsaidH559VerbIcannotH3808Adverb findH4672VerbherandalsothemenH582Noun MasculineoftheplaceH4725Noun Masculine saidH559VerbthattherewasnoharlotH6948Noun Feminineinthisplace

Commentary for Genesis 38:22

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

Overview of Genesis 38:22

Summary

Servant reports inability to locate woman

Event

Servant reports unsuccessful search to Judah

Estimated Time Period

c. 1900 BC