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Grace in a Flawed Lineage
Matthew Henry points out the profound theological reason this scandalous story is in the Bible: to show that Jesus descended from a deeply flawed line. This highlights that God's choice is by grace, not human merit, and that Christ's worthiness is entirely His own, not inherited from His ancestors. It's a powerful reminder that Christ 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 38:6
17th Century
Pastor
And Judah took a wife for Er his firstborn
He chose one for him, and presented her to him for his liking; he approve…
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…