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Sin Impairs Judgment
Commentators like John Calvin argue that Judah's actions demonstrate a mind 'darkened by the just judgment of God.' His failure to recognize his daughter-in-law's voice and his foolishness in offering his signet ring as a pledge show how unchecked lust and sin can severely impair one's judgment and lead to reckless decisions.
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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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John Calvin
On Genesis 38:16
16th Century
Theologian
What will you give me, etc. Tamar did not wish to profit from prostituting herself, but to have a certain pledge, so that she might boast …
John Gill
On Genesis 38:16
17th Century
Pastor
And he turned unto her by the way Which led to her; he turned out of the way in which he was to that where she sat; and v…
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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…