Genesis 38:12

“And in process of time the daughter of Shuah Judah’s wife died; and Judah was comforted, and went up unto his sheepshearers to Timnath, he and his friend Hirah the Adullamite.”

"And in process of time the daughter of Shuah Judah’s wife died; and Judah was comforted, and went up unto his sheepshearers to Timnath, he and his friend Hirah the Adullamite." - Genesis 38:12
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What does Genesis 38:12 mean?

Genesis 38:12 (KJV) states: "And in process of time the daughter of Shuah Judah's wife died; and Judah was comforted, and went up unto his sheep shearers to Timnath, he and his friend Hirah the Adullamite." This verse is a part of the story of Judah, one of the sons of Jacob…

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Finding Comfort in Times of Loss

The Bible presents us with a myriad of human experiences, and Genesis 38:12 takes us into the life of Judah, one of the twelve sons of Jacob. The verse states, "And in process of time the daughter of Shuah Judah's wife died; and Judah was comforted, and went up unto his…

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A Prayer for Comfort and Renewal in Times of Grief

Gracious and Eternal Father, We come before You today with heavy hearts, seeking Your comforting embrace as we reflect on the profound truths found in Your Word. As we delve into the narrative of Judah in Genesis 38:12, we are reminded of the profound sorrow that accompanies…

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Genesis 38:12 - "¶ And in process of time the daughter of Shuah Judah's wife died; and Judah was comforted, and went up unto his sheepshearers to Timnath, he and his friend Hirah the Adullamite."
Genesis 19-38
Genesis 24-38
Genesis 38:6 - "And Judah took a wife for Er his firstborn, whose name was Tamar."
Genesis 38:7 - "And Er, Judah's firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD; and the LORD slew him."
Genesis 38:3 - "And she conceived, and bare a son; and he called his name Er."
Genesis 36:38 - "And Saul died, and Baal-hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead."
The Plague on the Firstborn - Exodus 12:29-38
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."
The Plague on the Firstborn - Exodus 12:29-38
The Plague on the Firstborn - Exodus 12:29-38
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 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."
Genesis 24:38 - "But thou shalt go unto my father's house, and to my kindred, and take a wife unto my son."
Genesis 38:1 - "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."
Exodus 12:38 - "And a mixed multitude went up also with them; and flocks, and herds, even very much cattle."
Matthew 12:38 - "¶ Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee."
Job 38:12 - "Hast thou commanded the morning since thy days; and caused the dayspring to know his place;"
Genesis 38:30 - "And afterward came out his brother, that had the scarlet thread upon his hand: and his name was called Zarah."
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."
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."