Genesis 38:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 38:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 38:20 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Judah sent the kid by the hand of his friend the Adullamite, to receive his pledge from the woman's hand: but he fou..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 38:20 — KJV
“And Judah sent the kid by the hand of his friend the Adullamite, to receive his pledge from the woman's hand: but he found her not.”
— Genesis 38:20 (KJV)
Genesis 38:20 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 38:20
“Then was Abner very wroth for the words of Ishbosheth, and said, Am I a dog's head, which against Judah do shew kindness this day unto the house of Saul thy father, to his brethren, and to his friends, and have not delivered thee into the hand of David, that thou chargest me to day with a fault concerning this woman?”
Shares key themes with Genesis 38:20: judah, hand, friend
“And Jacob said, Nay, I pray thee, if now I have found grace in thy sight, then receive my present at my hand: for therefore I have seen thy face, as though I had seen the face of God, and thou wast pleased with me.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 38:20: sent, hand, receive
“And Judah said, Let her take it to her, lest we be shamed: behold, I sent this kid, and thou hast not found her. be shamed: Heb. become a contempt”
Shares key themes with Genesis 38:20: judah, sent, kid
“Now therefore what is under thine hand? give me five loaves of bread in mine hand, or what there is present. present: Heb. found”
Shares key themes with Genesis 38:20: sent, hand, found
“And when David came to Ziklag, he sent of the spoil unto the elders of Judah, even to his friends, saying, Behold a present for you of the spoil of the enemies of the LORD; present: Heb. blessing”
Shares key themes with Genesis 38:20: judah, sent, friend
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