Genesis 38:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 38:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 38:23 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 38:23 — NIV
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Cross-References for Genesis 38:23
“Judah recognized them and said, “She is more righteous than I, since I wouldn’t give her to my son Shelah.” And he did not have relations with her again.”
Directly relates to Judah's actions and motivations in the same narrative.
“and Judah the father of Perez and Zerah, whose mother was Tamar, and Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram,”
Shows the lineage and importance of Tamar in the messianic line.
“Not realizing she was his daughter-in-law, he went over to her by the roadside and said, “Come now, let me sleep with you.” “What will you give me to sleep with you?” she asked.”
Contextual reference regarding Judah's interaction with Tamar
“But Onan knew that the offspring would not be his; so whenever he slept with his brother’s wife, he spilled his semen on the ground to keep from providing offspring for his brother.”
Provides context regarding the Levirate marriage custom
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