Genesis 38:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 38:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 38:19 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And she arose, and went away, and laid by her vail from her, and put on the garments of her widowhood." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 38:19 — KJV
“And she arose, and went away, and laid by her vail from her, and put on the garments of her widowhood.”
— Genesis 38:19 (KJV)
Genesis 38:19 in Context — About the Book of Genesis
Genesis is the book of beginnings — creation, the fall, the flood, and the call of Abraham. It answers the oldest questions: where we came from, why the world is broken, and how God begins His rescue plan through one family. Every major theme in the Bible is planted here as a seed.
Cross-References for Genesis 38:19
“And Samson lay till midnight, and arose at midnight, and took the doors of the gate of the city, and the two posts, and went away with them, bar and all, and put them upon his shoulders, and carried them up to the top of an hill that is before Hebron. bar...: Heb. with the bar”
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“And the children of Israel saw the face of Moses, that the skin of Moses' face shone: and Moses put the vail upon his face again, until he went in to speak with him.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 38:19: went, vail, put
“And Aaron shall come into the tabernacle of the congregation, and shall put off the linen garments, which he put on when he went into the holy place, and shall leave them there:”
Shares key themes with Genesis 38:19: went, put, garments
“And the men arose, and went away: and Joshua charged them that went to describe the land, saying, Go and walk through the land, and describe it, and come again to me, that I may here cast lots for you before the LORD in Shiloh.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 38:19: arose, went, away
“Also he said, Bring the vail that thou hast upon thee, and hold it. And when she held it, he measured six measures of barley, and laid it on her: and she went into the city. vail: or, sheet, or, apron”
Shares key themes with Genesis 38:19: went, laid, vail
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