John Gill's Exposition on Genesis 38:23

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And Judah said, let her take [it] to her, etc.] The pledge, and make no further inquiry after her; lest we be shamed; Judah for committing fornication, which even among Heathens, at least at that time of day, was reckoned a shameful action; and be laughed at also, for committing such a pledge to an whore, who had tricked him out of it; and his friend Hirah for conniving at the sin, and being employed on such an errand: behold, I sent this kid, and thou hast not found her: who could be a witness for him, if there should be any occasion, that he was faithful to his promise.

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