Genesis 38:24
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 38:24 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 38:24 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 38:24 — NIV
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Cross-References for Genesis 38:24
“she shall be brought to the door of her father’s house and there the men of her town shall stone her to death. She has done an outrageous thing in Israel by being promiscuous while still in her father’s house. You must purge the evil from among you.”
Deals with similar punishment for similar sin.
“If a priest’s daughter defiles herself by becoming a prostitute, she disgraces her father; she must be burned in the fire.”
Deals with a similar scenario and punishment.
“Then Judah said to his daughter-in-law Tamar, “Live as a widow in your father’s household until my son Shelah grows up.” For he thought, “He may die too, just like his brothers.” So Tamar went to live in her father’s house.”
Contextual reference: Judah's earlier command to Tamar.
“In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women. Now what do you say?”
Reference to the law regarding adultery and its punishment.
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