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Grace in a Flawed Lineage
Commentators like Matthew Henry find it remarkable that Jesus descends from Judah, given this story of sin and deception. This serves as a powerful reminder that God's choice is by grace, not human merit. Christ's worthiness is entirely His own, and His association with flawed ancestors shows He came to save sinners.
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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 Gill
On Genesis 38:22
17th Century
Pastor
And he returned to Judah, and said, I cannot find her
That is, the Adullamite returned to him, and informed him that…
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…