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Tamar's Discreet Justice
Commentators note Tamar's wisdom in how she revealed Judah's identity. Instead of publicly shaming him, she privately sent his personal items, allowing him to recognize his guilt himself. The Talmud praises her for this discretion, providing a model for seeking justice without causing unnecessary public disgrace.
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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 38:25–26
19th Century
Bishop
She sent ... — The Talmud praises Tamar for so acting, as to bring no public disgrace upon Judah; and he acknowledges that he was …
John Gill
On Genesis 38:25
17th Century
Pastor
When she [was] brought forth from her father's house, not to the place of execution, or in order to be burnt, but to the …
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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…