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A Plan Born of Injustice
Commentators explain that Tamar's actions were a calculated response to injustice. Judah had failed to provide his son Shelah for her, breaking his promise and the levirate custom. By removing her widow's garments and veiling herself, she took a desperate, strategic step to claim the justice and lineage she was owed.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 38:1–30
18th Century
Theologian
1. עדלם ‛ ǎdûllâm, Adullam, “righteousness.” חירה chı̂yrâh, Chirah, “nobility?”
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Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 38:14
19th Century
Bishop
In an open place. —Hebrew, in the gate of Enajim. Enajim means “the two fountains,” and we learn from Genesis 38:21 that …
John Calvin
On Genesis 38:14
16th Century
Theologian
And sat in an open place. Interpreters explain this passage in various ways. Literally, it is “in the door of fountains, or of eyes.” Some…
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John Gill
On Genesis 38:14
17th Century
Pastor
And she put her widow's garments off from her
By which it appears that in those times and countries it was usual for…
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…