Genesis 38:1

“And it came to pass at that time, that Judah went down from his brethren, and turned in to a certain Adullamite, whose name was Hirah.”

"And it came to pass at that time, that Judah went down from his brethren, and turned in to a certain Adullamite, whose name was Hirah." - Genesis 38:1
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What does Genesis 38:1 mean?

Genesis 38:1 (KJV) reads, "And it came to pass at that time, that Judah went down from his brethren, and turned in to a certain Adullamite, whose name was Hirah." This verse marks the beginning of the story of Judah and Tamar, and it is important to understand the context in…

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A Journey into Adullam: The Lessons of Judah’s Solitude

As we delve into the narrative of Genesis 38:1, we encounter a poignant moment in the life of Judah: "And it came to pass at that time, that Judah went down from his brethren, and turned in to a certain Adullamite, whose name was Hirah." This single verse opens up a profound…

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A Prayer for Guidance in Times of Separation

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts open to Your Word, reflecting on the profound truths found in Genesis 38:1: "And it came to pass at that time, that Judah went down from his brethren, and turned in to a certain Adullamite, whose name was Hirah." This verse…

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Genesis 38:1 - "And it came to pass at that time, that Judah went down from his brethren, and turned in to a certain Adullamite, whose name was Hirah."
Genesis 19-38
Genesis 24-38
Genesis 38:6 - "And Judah took a wife for Er his firstborn, whose name was Tamar."
Genesis 38:3 - "And she conceived, and bare a son; and he called his name Er."
Genesis 38:7 - "And Er, Judah's firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD; and the LORD slew him."
Genesis 36:38 - "And Saul died, and Baal-hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead."
Genesis 38:27 - "¶ And it came to pass in the time of her travail, that, behold, twins were in her womb."
Genesis 38:4 - "And she conceived again, and bare a son; and she called his name Onan."
Genesis 38:10 - "And the thing which he did displeased the LORD: wherefore he slew him also."
Genesis 38:21 - "Then he asked the men of that place, saying, Where is the harlot, that was openly by the way side? And they said, There was no harlot in this place."
Genesis 41:38 - "And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?"
Genesis 38:19 - "And she arose, and went away, and laid by her vail from her, and put on the garments of her widowhood."
Genesis 38:22 - "And he returned to Judah, and said, I cannot find her; and also the men of the place said, that there was no harlot in this place."
Genesis 24:38 - "But thou shalt go unto my father's house, and to my kindred, and take a wife unto my son."
Genesis 38:2 - "And Judah saw there a daughter of a certain Canaanite, whose name was Shuah; and he took her, and went in unto her."
Genesis 38:15 - "When Judah saw her, he thought her to be an harlot; because she had covered her face."
Jeremiah 38:1–13
Genesis 38:30 - "And afterward came out his brother, that had the scarlet thread upon his hand: and his name was called Zarah."
Ezekiel 38:1-3
Genesis 38:20 - "And Judah sent the kid by the hand of his friend the Adullamite, to receive his pledge from the woman's hand: but he found her not."
Job 38:1
Job 38:1
John 7:38
Genesis 38:5 - "And she yet again conceived, and bare a son; and called his name Shelah: and he was at Chezib, when she bare him."
Genesis 38:8 - "And Judah said unto Onan, Go in unto thy brother's wife, and marry her, and raise up seed to thy brother."
Genesis 19:38 - "And the younger, she also bare a son, and called his name Ben-ammi: the same is the father of the children of Ammon unto this day."
Numbers 32:38
Genesis 38:23 - "And Judah said, Let her take it to her, lest we be shamed: behold, I sent this kid, and thou hast not found her."