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Fear of Shame, Not Sin
Commentators highlight that Judah's primary motivation was to avoid public disgrace. He was willing to forfeit his valuable signet and staff—symbols of his identity—rather than risk his shameful actions becoming known. This reveals a character more concerned with reputation than with righteousness.
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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 38:23
19th Century
Bishop
Lest we be shamed. —Maimonides asserts that Judah had committed no breach of the Law, the utmost commanded in it being th…
John Gill
On Genesis 38:23
17th Century
Pastor
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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…