Genesis 38:19

“And she arose, and went away, and laid by her vail from her, and put on the garments of her widowhood.”

"And she arose, and went away, and laid by her vail from her, and put on the garments of her widowhood." - Genesis 38:19
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What does Genesis 38:19 mean?

Genesis 38:19 (KJV) reads: And she arose and went away, and laid by her vail from her, and put on the garments of her widowhood. This verse is part of the story of Tamar, a woman of great strength and resilience, in the book of Genesis. To truly understand the depth of this…

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The Garments of Change: Embracing New Beginnings

In the narrative of Genesis 38, we encounter a story that is far from linear and deeply layered, encapsulating themes of betrayal, redemption, and transformation. The verse that prompts our reflection today is Genesis 38:19, which states in the King James Version (KJV), "And she…

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A Prayer for Transformation and Renewal

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with awe and reverence, acknowledging Your profound wisdom and the intricate tapestry of life that You weave for each of us. As we reflect upon the verse from Genesis 38:19, "And she arose, and went away, and laid by her veil from her…

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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 19-38
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."
John 19:38
Genesis 24-38
"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." - Genesis 19:38
Psalms 38:19 - "But mine enemies are lively, and they are strong: and they that hate me wrongfully are multiplied."
Job 38:19 - "Where is the way where light dwelleth? and as for darkness, where is the place thereof,"
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 19-19
Luke 19:38 - "Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest."
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."
Joshua 19:38 - "And Iron, and Migdal-el, Horem, and Beth-anath, and Beth-shemesh; nineteen cities with their villages."
Genesis 38:10 - "And the thing which he did displeased the LORD: wherefore he slew him also."
Exodus 38:19 - "And their pillars were four, and their sockets of brass four; their hooks of silver, and the overlaying of their chapiters and their fillets of silver."
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 38:22 - "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."
Ezekiel 38:19 - "For in my jealousy and in the fire of my wrath have I spoken, Surely in that day there shall be a great shaking in the land of Israel;"
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."
Isaiah 38:19 - "The living, the living, he shall praise thee, as I do this day: the father to the children shall make known thy truth."
Genesis 38:30 - "And afterward came out his brother, that had the scarlet thread upon his hand: and his name was called Zarah."