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It happened at that time, that Judah went down from his brothers, and turned in to a certain Adullamite, whose name was Hirah.

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A Scandalous Ancestry

Commentators like Calvin and Henry highlight the profound reason for this scandalous story's inclusion. It demonstrates that Jesus's lineage was not perfect, which magnifies God's grace and shows that salvation comes from divine choice, not human merit. Christ’s worthiness is entirely His own, and His purity cleanses the stains of His ancestry, reminding believers that He came to save sinners.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Genesis 38:1–30

18th Century

Theologian

  • 1. עדלם ǎdûllâm, Adullam, “righteousness.” חירה chı̂yrâh, Chirah, “nobility?”

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Genesis 38:1

19th Century

Bishop

At that time. — This does not mean at the time of Joseph’s sale, because there was only an interval of twenty-two years between th…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Genesis 38:1

16th Century

Theologian

And it came to pass at that time, that Judah. Before Moses proceeds in relating the history of Joseph, he inserts the genealogy of Judah, …

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John Gill

John Gill

On Genesis 38:1

17th Century

Pastor

And it came to pass at that time
This some refer to the time of Jacob's coming from Padanaram into Canaan, soon afte…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Genesis 38:1–30

17th Century

Minister

This chapter gives an account of Judah and his family, and it is such an account that it seems a wonder that of all Jacob's sons, our Lord would sp…