Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So he went back to Judah and said, “I didn’t find her. Besides, the men who lived there said, ‘There hasn’t been any shrine prostitute here.’” New Living Translation So Hirah returned to Judah and told him, “I couldn’t find her anywhere, and the men of the village claim they’ve never had a shrine prostitute there.” English Standard Version So he returned to Judah and said, “I have not found her. Also, the men of the place said, ‘No cult prostitute has been here.’” Berean Standard Bible So Hirah returned to Judah and said, “I could not find her, and furthermore, the men of that place said, ‘No shrine prostitute has been here.’” King James Bible And he returned to Judah, and said, I cannot find her; and also the men of the place said, that there was no harlot in this place. New King James Version So he returned to Judah and said, “I cannot find her. Also, the men of the place said there was no harlot in this place.” New American Standard Bible So he returned to Judah, and said, “I did not find her; and furthermore, the people of the place said, ‘There has been no temple prostitute here.’” NASB 1995 So he returned to Judah, and said, “I did not find her; and furthermore, the men of the place said, ‘There has been no temple prostitute here.’” NASB 1977 So he returned to Judah, and said, “I did not find her; and furthermore, the men of the place said, ‘There has been no temple prostitute here.’” Legacy Standard Bible So he returned to Judah and said, “I did not find her; and furthermore, the men of the place said, ‘There has been no cult prostitute here.’” Amplified Bible So he returned to Judah, and said, “I cannot find her; also the local men said, ‘There was no prostitute around here.’” Christian Standard Bible So the Adullamite returned to Judah, saying, “I couldn’t find her, and besides, the men of the place said, ‘There has been no cult prostitute here.’ ” Holman Christian Standard Bible So the Adullamite returned to Judah, saying, “I couldn’t find her, and furthermore, the men of the place said, ‘There has been no cult prostitute here.’” American Standard Version And he returned to Judah, and said, I have not found her; and also the men of the place said, There hath been no prostitute here. Contemporary English Version Hirah went back and told Judah, "I couldn't find the woman, and the people of Enaim said no prostitute had ever been there." English Revised Version And he returned to Judah, and said, I have not found her; and also the men of the place said, There hath been no harlot here. GOD'S WORD® Translation So he went back to Judah and said, "I couldn't find her. Even the men of that area said, 'There's no prostitute here.'" Good News Translation He returned to Judah and said, "I couldn't find her. The men of the place said that there had never been a prostitute there." International Standard Version So he returned to Judah and said, "I haven't found her. Also, the men who are from there said, 'There's been no prostitute here.'" Majority Standard Bible So Hirah returned to Judah and said, ?I could not find her, and furthermore, the men of that place said, ?No shrine prostitute has been here.?? NET Bible So he returned to Judah and said, "I couldn't find her. Moreover, the men of the place said, 'There has been no cult prostitute here.'" New Heart English Bible He returned to Judah, and said, "I haven?t found her; and also the men of the place said, 'There has been no prostitute here.'" Webster's Bible Translation And he returned to Judah, and said, I cannot find her; and also the men of the place said, that there was no harlot in this place. World English Bible He returned to Judah, and said, “I haven’t found her; and also the men of the place said, ‘There has been no prostitute here.’” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he turns back to Judah and says, “I have not found her; and the men of the place also have said, There has not been in this [place] a separated one,” Young's Literal Translation And he turneth back unto Judah, and saith, 'I have not found her; and the men of the place also have said, There hath not been in this place a separated one,' Smith's Literal Translation And he will turn back to Judah, and will say, I found her not; and also the men of the place said, No harlot was here. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe returned to Juda, and said to him: I have not found her; moreover the men of that place said to me, that there never sat a harlot there. Catholic Public Domain Version He returned to Judah, and he said to him: “I did not find her. Moreover, the men of that place told me that a prostitute had never sat there.” New American Bible He went back to Judah and told him, “I did not find her; and besides, the men of the place said, ‘No prostitute has been here.’ ” New Revised Standard Version So he returned to Judah, and said, “I have not found her; moreover the townspeople said, ‘No prostitute has been here.’” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he returned to Judah, and said, I cannot find her; and also the men of the place said, No harlot has been here. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he returned to Yehuda and said, “I have not found her, also the men of the place were saying, “There is no harlot here.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he returned to Judah, and said: 'I have not found her; and also the men of the place said: There hath been no harlot here.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And he returned to Judas, and said, I have not found her; and the men of the place say, There is no harlot here. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Judah and Tamar…21He asked the men of that place, “Where is the shrine prostitute who was beside the road at Enaim?” “No shrine prostitute has been here,” they answered. 22So Hirah returned to Judah and said, “I could not find her, and furthermore, the men of that place said, ‘No shrine prostitute has been here.’” 23“Let her keep the items,” Judah replied. “Otherwise we will become a laughingstock. After all, I did send her this young goat, but you could not find her.”… Cross References Genesis 38:24-26 About three months later, Judah was told, “Your daughter-in-law Tamar has prostituted herself, and now she is pregnant.” “Bring her out!” Judah replied. “Let her be burned to death!” / As she was being brought out, Tamar sent a message to her father-in-law: “I am pregnant by the man to whom these items belong.” And she added, “Please examine them. Whose seal and cord and staff are these?” / Judah recognized the items and said, “She is more righteous than I, since I did not give her to my son Shelah.” And he did not have relations with her again. Genesis 37:25-28 And as they sat down to eat a meal, they looked up and saw a caravan of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead. Their camels were carrying spices, balm, and myrrh on their way down to Egypt. / Then Judah said to his brothers, “What profit will we gain if we kill our brother and cover up his blood? / Come, let us sell him to the Ishmaelites and not lay a hand on him; for he is our brother, our own flesh.” And they agreed. ... Genesis 44:8-10 We even brought back to you from the land of Canaan the silver we found in the mouths of our sacks. Why would we steal silver or gold from your master’s house? / If any of your servants is found to have it, he must die, and the rest will become slaves of my lord.” / “As you say,” replied the steward. “But only the one who is found with the cup will be my slave, and the rest of you shall be free of blame.” Leviticus 20:10 If a man commits adultery with another man’s wife—with the wife of his neighbor—both the adulterer and the adulteress must surely be put to death. Deuteronomy 22:22 If a man is found lying with another man’s wife, both the man who slept with her and the woman must die. You must purge the evil from Israel. 2 Samuel 12:5-7 David burned with anger against the man and said to Nathan: “As surely as the LORD lives, the man who did this deserves to die! / Because he has done this thing and has shown no pity, he must pay for the lamb four times over.” / Then Nathan said to David, “You are that man! This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you from the hand of Saul. 2 Samuel 12:13 Then David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the LORD.” “The LORD has taken away your sin,” Nathan replied. “You will not die. Proverbs 6:32-33 He who commits adultery lacks judgment; whoever does so destroys himself. / Wounds and dishonor will befall him, and his reproach will never be wiped away. Proverbs 7:10-12 Then a woman came out to meet him, with the attire of a harlot and cunning of heart. / She is loud and defiant; her feet do not remain at home. / Now in the street, now in the squares, she lurks at every corner. Hosea 4:14 I will not punish your daughters when they prostitute themselves, nor your daughters-in-law when they commit adultery. For the men themselves go off with prostitutes and offer sacrifices with shrine prostitutes. So a people without understanding will come to ruin. Matthew 1:3 Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. Matthew 5:27-28 You have heard that it was said, ‘Do not commit adultery.’ / But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. Matthew 7:1-5 “Do not judge, or you will be judged. / For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. / Why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye but fail to notice the beam in your own eye? ... John 8:3-11 The scribes and Pharisees, however, brought to Him a woman caught in adultery. They made her stand before them / and said, “Teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery. / In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such a woman. So what do You say?” ... Romans 2:1-3 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on another. For on whatever grounds you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. / And we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. / So when you, O man, pass judgment on others, yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment? Treasury of Scripture And he returned to Judah, and said, I cannot find her; and also the men of the place said, that there was no harlot in this place. Jump to Previous Besides Find Found Furthermore Harlot Hasn't Judah No Prostitute Separated Shrine Temple TurnethJump to Next Besides Find Found Furthermore Harlot Hasn't Judah No Prostitute Separated Shrine Temple TurnethGenesis 38 1. Judah begets Er, Onan, and Shelah.6. Er's marriage with Tamar, and death. 8. The trespass of Onan. 11. Tamar is reserved for Shelah. 12. Judah's wife dies. 13. Tamar deceives Judah. 27. She bears twins, Pharez and Zarah. So Hirah returned to Judah and said, Hirah, a friend of Judah, plays a role in the narrative by acting as a messenger. This reflects the social customs of the time, where friends or servants often conducted business or delivered messages on behalf of others. Judah, a key figure in the lineage of Israel, is depicted here in a moment of vulnerability and moral complexity, highlighting the human flaws present even in the patriarchs. “I could not find her, and furthermore, the men of that place said, ‘No shrine prostitute has been here.’” Persons / Places / Events 1. JudahOne of the twelve sons of Jacob, Judah is a central figure in this chapter. He is the father of the tribe of Judah, from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ are descended. In this chapter, Judah's actions and decisions are pivotal to the unfolding events. 2. Hirah A friend of Judah, Hirah the Adullamite plays a role as a messenger and intermediary in this account. His involvement highlights the social and cultural practices of the time. 3. Tamar Although not directly mentioned in this verse, Tamar is a key figure in the chapter. She is Judah's daughter-in-law who disguises herself to secure her rights and future within Judah's family. 4. The Men of the Place These are the local inhabitants who inform Hirah that there has been no shrine prostitute, indicating the misunderstanding or deception involved in the situation. 5. The Event The search for the supposed shrine prostitute, which is actually Tamar in disguise, is a critical event that sets the stage for the revelation of Judah's actions and the fulfillment of Tamar's plan. Teaching Points Understanding Cultural ContextRecognize the cultural and legal practices of the time, such as Levirate marriage, to better understand the motivations and actions of the characters. Consequences of Deception Reflect on how deception, even when seemingly justified, can lead to complex and unintended consequences. God's Sovereignty in Imperfection See how God can work through flawed human actions to fulfill His purposes, as seen in the lineage of Christ. The Importance of Integrity Consider the importance of maintaining integrity and fulfilling one's obligations, as Judah's initial failure to do so led to the unfolding events. Redemption and Restoration Note how God can bring about redemption and restoration, even from situations that seem morally and socially complex.Verse 22. - And he returned to Judah, and said, I cannot find her; and also the men of the place said, that there was no harlot (or kedeshah) in this place. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So [Hirah] returnedוַיָּ֙שָׁב֙ (way·yā·šāḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Judah יְהוּדָ֔ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites and said, וַיֹּ֖אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “I could not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no find her, מְצָאתִ֑יהָ (mə·ṣā·ṯî·hā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 4672: To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present and furthermore, וְגַ֨ם (wə·ḡam) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and the men אַנְשֵׁ֤י (’an·šê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person of that place הַמָּקוֹם֙ (ham·mā·qō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition said, אָֽמְר֔וּ (’ā·mə·rū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘No לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no temple prostitute קְדֵשָֽׁה׃ (qə·ḏê·šāh) Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 6948: A female devotee has been הָיְתָ֥ה (hā·yə·ṯāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be here.’” בָזֶ֖ה (ḇā·zeh) Preposition-b | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that Links Genesis 38:22 NIVGenesis 38:22 NLT Genesis 38:22 ESV Genesis 38:22 NASB Genesis 38:22 KJV Genesis 38:22 BibleApps.com Genesis 38:22 Biblia Paralela Genesis 38:22 Chinese Bible Genesis 38:22 French Bible Genesis 38:22 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 38:22 He returned to Judah and said (Gen. 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