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The "Sacred" Prostitute
The Hebrew word for "prostitute" here is qedeshah, which comes from a root meaning "to be holy" or "set apart." Commentators explain this term was often used for cult prostitutes consecrated to pagan deities. This detail highlights the deeply pagan context Judah was engaging with, making his sin even more significant.
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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 38:21
19th Century
Bishop
Where is the harlot ... ?—Hebrew, Where is the kedeshah () that was at Enajim by the wayside? “Enajim (the two f…
John Gill
On Genesis 38:21
17th Century
Pastor
Then he asked the men of that place Or "of her place" {d}, of the woman's place, supposing that she dwelt somewhere there…
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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…