Genesis 38:26
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 38:26 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 38:26 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Judah acknowledged them, and said, She hath been more righteous than I; because that I gave her not to Shelah my son..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 38:26 — KJV
“And Judah acknowledged them, and said, She hath been more righteous than I; because that I gave her not to Shelah my son. And he knew her again no more.”
— Genesis 38:26 (KJV)
Genesis 38:26 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 38:26
“And the LORD shall return his blood upon his own head, who fell upon two men more righteous and better than he, and slew them with the sword, my father David not knowing thereof, to wit, Abner the son of Ner, captain of the host of Israel, and Amasa the son of Jether, captain of the host of Judah.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 38:26: judah, more, righteous
“For Moses had said, Consecrate yourselves to day to the LORD, even every man upon his son, and upon his brother; that he may bestow upon you a blessing this day. For Moses...: or, And Moses said, Consecrate yourselves to day to the LORD, because every man hath been against his brother, etc Consecrate...: Heb. Fill your hands”
Shares key themes with Genesis 38:26: hath, because, son
“But unto the sons of Kohath he gave none: because the service of the sanctuary belonging unto them was that they should bear upon their shoulders.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 38:26: hath, because, gave
“And the men of Judah said, Why are ye come up against us? And they answered, To bind Samson are we come up, to do to him as he hath done to us.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 38:26: judah, hath, son
“And Jonathan spake good of David unto Saul his father, and said unto him, Let not the king sin against his servant, against David; because he hath not sinned against thee, and because his works have been to thee-ward very good:”
Shares key themes with Genesis 38:26: hath, than, because
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