Genesis 38:12
Genesis 38:12 in Multiple Translations
After a long time Judah’s wife, the daughter of Shua, died. When Judah had finished mourning, he and his friend Hirah the Adullamite went up to his sheepshearers at Timnah.
¶ 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 Shua’s daughter, the wife of Judah, died; and Judah was comforted, and went up unto his sheep-shearers to Timnah, he and his friend Hirah the Adullamite.
And after a time, Bath-shua, Judah's wife, came to her end; and after Judah was comforted for her loss, he went to Timnah, where they were cutting the wool of his sheep, and his friend Hirah of Adullam went with him.
A long time later Judah's wife, the daughter of Shua, died. After Judah had finished the time of mourning, he went to visit his sheepshearers at Timnah with his friend Hirah from Adullam.
And in processe of time also the daughter of Shuah Iudahs wife dyed. Then Iudah, when he had left mourning, went vp to his sheepe sherers to Timnah, he, and his neighbour Hirah the Adullamite.
And the days are multiplied, and the daughter of Shuah, Judah's wife, dieth; and Judah is comforted, and goeth up unto his sheep-shearers, he and Hirah his friend the Adullamite, to Timnath.
After many days, Shua’s daughter, the wife of Judah, died. Judah was comforted, and went up to his sheep shearers to Timnah, 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 to his sheep-shearers to Timnath, he and his friend Hirah the Adullamite.
And after many days were past, the daughter of Sue the wife of Juda died: and when he had taken comfort after his mourning, he went up to Thamnas, to the shearers of his sheep, he and Hiras the Odollamite the shepherd of his flock.
Several years later, Judah’s wife, who was the daughter of Shua, died. When the time of mourning for her was finished, Judah decided to go up to Timnah, to the place where his ◄men were shearing his sheep/sheep were being sheared► His friend Hiram, from Adullam, went with him.
Some time later, Judah’s wife died. Her father’s name was Shua. Judah missed his wife, so he felt very sad for a while. But later on, he felt all right again. Judah’s work-men were in the place called Timnah. They were cutting the wool off Judah’s sheep. Judah wanted to visit his work-men, so he started to go towards Timnah, and his friend Hirah went with him. That man Hirah, he was from the town called Adullam.
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Genesis 38:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּרְבּוּ֙
הַ/יָּמִ֔ים
וַ/תָּ֖מָת
בַּת
שׁ֣וּעַ
אֵֽשֶׁת
יְהוּדָ֑ה
וַ/יִּנָּ֣חֶם
יְהוּדָ֗ה
וַ/יַּ֜עַל
עַל
גֹּֽזֲזֵ֤י
צֹאנ/וֹ֙
ה֗וּא
וְ/חִירָ֛ה
רֵעֵ֥/הוּ
הָ/עֲדֻלָּמִ֖י
תִּמְנָֽתָ/ה
וַ/יִּרְבּוּ֙
râbâh
H7235
to multiply
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
הַ/יָּמִ֔ים
yôwm
H3117
day
Art | N-mp
וַ/תָּ֖מָת
mûwth
H4191
to die
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
בַּת
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
N-fs
שׁ֣וּעַ
Shûwaʻ
H7770
Shua
N-proper
אֵֽשֶׁת
ʼishshâh
H802
woman
N-fs
יְהוּדָ֑ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
N-proper
וַ/יִּנָּ֣חֶם
nâcham
H5162
to be sorry
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3ms
יְהוּדָ֗ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
N-proper
וַ/יַּ֜עַל
ʻâlâh
H5927
to ascend
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
גֹּֽזֲזֵ֤י
gazâz
H1494
to shear
V-Qal
צֹאנ/וֹ֙
tsôʼn
H6629
Sheep (Gate)
N-cs | Suff
ה֗וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
וְ/חִירָ֛ה
Chîyrâh
H2437
Hirah
Conj | N-proper
רֵעֵ֥/הוּ
rêaʻ
H7453
neighbor
N-ms | Suff
הָ/עֲדֻלָּמִ֖י
ʻĂdullâmîy
H5726
Adullamite
Art | Ngmsa
תִּמְנָֽתָ/ה
Timnâh
H8553
Timnah
N-proper | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 38:12
וַ/יִּרְבּוּ֙
râbâh
H7235
"to multiply"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This word means to increase or grow, like a plant shooting up. It is used in the Bible to describe something getting bigger or more abundant. The KJV translates it as abundance or bring up.
Definition: 1) be or become great, be or become many, be or become much, be or become numerous 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to become many, become numerous, multiply (of people, animals, things) 1a2) to be or grow great 1b) (Piel) to make large, enlarge, increase, become many 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make much, make many, have many 1c1a) to multiply, increase 1c1b) to make much to do, do much in respect of, transgress greatly 1c1c) to increase greatly or exceedingly 1c2) to make great, enlarge, do much Aramaic equivalent: re.vah (רְבָה "to grow great" H7236)
Usage: Occurs in 215 OT verses. KJV: (bring in) abundance ([idiom] -antly), [phrase] archer (by mistake for H7232 (רָבַב)), be in authority, bring up, [idiom] continue, enlarge, excel, exceeding(-ly), be full of, (be, make) great(-er, -ly, [idiom] -ness), grow up, heap, increase, be long, (be, give, have, make, use) many (a time), (any, be, give, give the, have) more (in number), (ask, be, be so, gather, over, take, yield) much (greater, more), (make to) multiply, nourish, plenty(-eous), [idiom] process (of time), sore, store, thoroughly, very. See also: Genesis 1:22; 2 Chronicles 33:6; Psalms 16:4.
הַ/יָּמִ֔ים
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Art | N-mp
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
וַ/תָּ֖מָת
mûwth
H4191
"to die"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to die, either literally or as a punishment, and is used in books like Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean to perish or be killed. This concept is seen in the story of Adam and Eve, where death enters the world as a result of sin.
Definition: 1) to die, kill, have one executed 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to die 1a2) to die (as penalty), be put to death 1a3) to die, perish (of a nation) 1a4) to die prematurely (by neglect of wise moral conduct) 1b) (Polel) to kill, put to death, dispatch 1c) (Hiphil) to kill, put to death 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be killed, be put to death 1d1a) to die prematurely
Usage: Occurs in 695 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to, be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), [idiom] must needs, slay, [idiom] surely, [idiom] very suddenly, [idiom] in (no) wise. See also: Genesis 2:17; Exodus 21:18; Numbers 35:21.
בַּת
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
שׁ֣וּעַ
Shûwaʻ
H7770
"Shua"
N-proper
Shua was a Canaanite man who lived during the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned in Genesis 38:2. He was the father of Bath-shua and his name means wealth.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; father of: Bath-shua (H1323I) Also named: shu.a (שׁוּעָא "Shua" H7774H) § Shuah = "wealth" father of Judah's wife
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Shua, Shuah. See also: Genesis 38:2; Genesis 38:12.
אֵֽשֶׁת
ʼishshâh
H802
"woman"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for woman, used to describe a female person, wife, or animal, appears in many biblical passages, including Genesis and Exodus, and is often translated as woman, wife, or female.
Definition: : woman 1) woman, wife, female 1a) woman (opposite of man) 1b) wife (woman married to a man) 1c) female (of animals) 1d) each, every (pronoun)
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English. See also: Genesis 2:22; Genesis 34:4; Numbers 5:12.
יְהוּדָ֑ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
"Judah"
N-proper
Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.
Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.
וַ/יִּנָּ֣חֶם
nâcham
H5162
"to be sorry"
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To comfort means showing pity or sympathy, as seen in God's actions throughout the Bible, such as in Isaiah 40. The word can also imply regret or remorse, like in the story of Jonah, who was sorry for his actions. It involves easing someone's pain or discomfort.
Definition: : comfort 1) to be sorry, console oneself, repent, regret, comfort, be comforted 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be sorry, be moved to pity, have compassion 1a2) to be sorry, rue, suffer grief, repent 1a3) to comfort oneself, be comforted 1a4) to comfort oneself, ease oneself 1b) (Piel) to comfort, console 1c) (Pual) to be comforted, be consoled 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to be sorry, have compassion 1d2) to rue, repent of 1d3) to comfort oneself, be comforted 1d4) to ease oneself Also means: na.cham (נָחַם ": relent" H5162H)
Usage: Occurs in 100 OT verses. KJV: comfort (self), ease (one's self), repent(-er,-ing, self). See also: Genesis 5:29; Isaiah 12:1; Psalms 23:4.
יְהוּדָ֗ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
"Judah"
N-proper
Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.
Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.
וַ/יַּ֜עַל
ʻâlâh
H5927
"to ascend"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To ascend means to go up or rise, like the smoke from an altar going up to God, as described in many Bible passages, including Leviticus and Psalms.
Definition: : rise/go 1) to go up, ascend, climb 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go up, ascend 1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat 1a3) to go up, come up (of animals) 1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation) 1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon) 1a6) to come up (before God) 1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary) 1a8) to excel, be superior to 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away 1b2) to take oneself away 1b3) to be exalted 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up 1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away 1c3) to bring up, draw up, train 1c4) to cause to ascend 1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally) 1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts) 1c7) to exalt 1c8) to cause to ascend, offer 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be carried away, be led up 1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in 1d3) to be offered 1e) (Hithpael) to lift oneself
Usage: Occurs in 817 OT verses. KJV: arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 34:4; Joshua 7:6.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
גֹּֽזֲזֵ֤י
gazâz
H1494
"to shear"
V-Qal
This verb means to shear or cut something, like sheep or hair. It can also mean to destroy an enemy, as seen in some psalms. The KJV Bible translates it as 'cut off' or 'shear'.
Definition: 1) to shear, mow 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to shear 1a2) shearer (participle) 1b) (Niphal) to be cut off, be destroyed
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: cut off (down), poll, shave, (sheep-) shear(-er). See also: Genesis 31:19; 1 Samuel 25:11; Isaiah 53:7.
צֹאנ/וֹ֙
tsôʼn
H6629
"Sheep (Gate)"
N-cs | Suff
This word refers to a flock of sheep or goats, and is sometimes used to describe people in a figurative sense. It is also associated with the Sheep Gate in Jerusalem, a significant location in biblical times.
Definition: This name means sheep and goats Also named: probatikos (προβατικός "Sheep Gate" G4262)
Usage: Occurs in 247 OT verses. KJV: (small) cattle, flock ([phrase] -s), lamb ([phrase] -s), sheep(-cote, -fold, -shearer, -herds). See also: Genesis 4:2; Deuteronomy 28:31; Psalms 44:12.
ה֗וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
וְ/חִירָ֛ה
Chîyrâh
H2437
"Hirah"
Conj | N-proper
Hirah was a man from Adullam who lived during the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned in Genesis 38, and was a friend of Judah.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.1 § Hirah = "a noble family" an Adullamite, the friend of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Hirah. See also: Genesis 38:1; Genesis 38:12.
רֵעֵ֥/הוּ
rêaʻ
H7453
"neighbor"
N-ms | Suff
A neighbor or friend is what this word means, describing someone close to you. It can also refer to a companion, fellow citizen, or another person, and is often translated as brother or friend.
Definition: 1) friend, companion, fellow, another person 1a) friend, intimate 1b) fellow, fellow-citizen, another person (weaker sense) 1c) other, another (reciprocal phrase)
Usage: Occurs in 173 OT verses. KJV: brother, companion, fellow, friend, husband, lover, neighbour, [idiom] (an-) other. See also: Genesis 11:3; Job 42:7; Psalms 12:3.
הָ/עֲדֻלָּמִ֖י
ʻĂdullâmîy
H5726
"Adullamite"
Art | Ngmsa
An Adullamite is someone from Adullam, a place in the Bible. The name means justice of the people. In the Bible, Adullam is where David hid from King Saul.
Definition: Someone from Adullam Group of a.dul.lam (עֲדֻלָּם "Adullam" H5725) § Adullamite, of Adullam "justice of the people" an inhabitant of Adullam
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Adullamite. See also: Genesis 38:1; Genesis 38:12; Genesis 38:20.
תִּמְנָֽתָ/ה
Timnâh
H8553
"Timnah"
N-proper | Suff
Timnah is a place in Palestine, mentioned in the Bible as a town in the hill country of Judah, meaning portion. It appears in the book of Joshua and Judges.
Definition: § Timnath or Timnah or Thimnathah = "portion" a town in the hill country of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Timnah, Timnath, Thimnathah. See also: Genesis 38:12; Joshua 19:43; 2 Chronicles 28:18.
Study Notes — Genesis 38:12
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Context — Judah and Tamar
10What he did was wicked in the sight of the LORD, so He put Onan to death as well.
11Then Judah said to his daughter-in-law Tamar, “Live as a widow in your father’s house until my son Shelah grows up.” For he thought, “He may die too, like his brothers.” So Tamar went to live in her father’s house.
12After a long time Judah’s wife, the daughter of Shua, died. When Judah had finished mourning, he and his friend Hirah the Adullamite went up to his sheepshearers at Timnah.
13When Tamar was told, “Your father-in-law is going up to Timnah to shear his sheep,” 14she removed her widow’s garments, covered her face with a veil to disguise herself, and sat at the entrance to Enaim, which is on the way to Timnah. For she saw that although Shelah had grown up, she had not been given to him as a wife.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 15:10 | The border curled westward from Baalah to Mount Seir, ran along the northern slope of Mount Jearim (that is, Chesalon), went down to Beth-shemesh, and crossed to Timnah. |
| 2 | 2 Samuel 13:39 | And King David longed to go to Absalom, for he had been consoled over Amnon’s death. |
| 3 | Judges 14:1 | One day Samson went down to Timnah, where he saw a young Philistine woman. |
| 4 | Genesis 24:67 | And Isaac brought her into the tent of his mother Sarah and took Rebekah as his wife. And Isaac loved her and was comforted after his mother’s death. |
| 5 | Joshua 15:37 | Zenan, Hadashah, Migdal-gad, |
| 6 | 1 Samuel 25:4–8 | While David was in the wilderness, he heard that Nabal was shearing sheep. So David sent ten young men and instructed them, “Go up to Nabal at Carmel. Greet him in my name and say to him, ‘Long life to you, and peace to you and your house and to all that belongs to you. Now I hear that it is time for shearing. When your shepherds were with us, we did not harass them, and nothing of theirs was missing the whole time they were in Carmel. Ask your young men, and they will tell you. So let my young men find favor with you, for we have come on the day of a feast. Please give whatever you can afford to your servants and to your son David.’” |
| 7 | Genesis 38:1 | About that time, Judah left his brothers and settled near a man named Hirah, an Adullamite. |
| 8 | Joshua 15:35 | Jarmuth, Adullam, Socoh, Azekah, |
| 9 | Joshua 19:43 | Elon, Timnah, Ekron, |
| 10 | Joshua 15:57 | Kain, Gibeah, and Timnah—ten cities, along with their villages. |
Genesis 38:12 Summary
This verse tells us that Judah's wife died, and after mourning her death, he went to Timnah with his friend Hirah to shear his sheep. This event sets the stage for the rest of the chapter, which explores Judah's relationships and the consequences of his choices. Just like Judah, we all face difficult circumstances and must make decisions about how to respond, and we can learn from his experience by seeking God's guidance and wisdom, as stated in Proverbs 3:5-6. By doing so, we can avoid making poor choices and find comfort and support in times of need, just as God comforts us, as seen in Matthew 5:4.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Judah's wife die, and what does this tell us about God's judgment?
The Bible doesn't explicitly state why Judah's wife died, but it's possible that her death was a result of God's judgment on Judah's family, as seen in Genesis 38:10 where God put Onan to death for his wickedness. This serves as a reminder that God is just and will judge sin, as stated in Romans 6:23.
Who was Hirah the Adullamite, and what was his relationship with Judah?
Hirah the Adullamite was a friend of Judah's, and his presence with Judah at Timnah suggests that Hirah may have been a business associate or a close friend, possibly providing comfort and support to Judah after his wife's death, similar to how Jesus comforts us in our time of need, as seen in Matthew 5:4.
What can we learn from Judah's decision to go to Timnah after his wife's death?
Judah's decision to go to Timnah after his wife's death may indicate that he was trying to move on and focus on his work, but it also led him to make poor choices, as seen in the following verses. This serves as a reminder to seek God's guidance and wisdom in our decisions, as stated in Proverbs 3:5-6.
Reflection Questions
- How do I respond to difficult circumstances in my life, and what can I learn from Judah's experience?
- What role does friendship play in my life, and how can I be a good friend to others, like Hirah was to Judah?
- What are some ways that I can seek God's guidance and wisdom in my decisions, and how can I avoid making poor choices like Judah did?
- How can I find comfort and support in times of loss or grief, and what role can friends and family play in this process?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 38:12
And in process of time the daughter of Shuah, Judah's wife, died,.... Shuah was his wife's father, who was a Canaanite, Genesis 38:2; what her name was is not certain, nor the exact time of her
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 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.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 38:12
In process of time, when many days had passed, and Shelah, though grown, was not given to Tamar, Judah went up unto his sheep-shearers, to feast and rejoice with them at that time, as the manner was then and afterwards. See . Timnath; a place not far from Adullam; of which see .
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 38:12
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.Ver. 12. The daughter of Shuah, &c.] This was just in God upon Judah, for his fraudulent dealing with Tamar; whom he neither married to his son Shelah, nor suffered to be married to another. Sin is oft punished in kind.
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 38:12
(12) Timnath.—There were two places of this name (Joshua 15:10; Joshua 15:57). One was a little to the west of Bethlehem, the other upon the Philistine border, beyond Bethshemesh. As it lay, however, only about seven miles beyond Adullam, and as the flocks there were Judah’s private property (Genesis 38:13), and under the charge of Hirah, this remoter place, now called Tibneh, is probably the Timnath meant, as at Bethlehem the pastures were occupied by his father. (See also Genesis 38:14.) For the sheep-shearing, see Genesis 31:19. Instead of “his friend Hirah,” the LXX. and Vulg. render his shepherd Hirah. This would require no change in the consonants, but only in the vowels. Most of the other authorities agree with the Authorised Version; but even so, there was most probably some partnership between Judah and Hirah in these flocks, and they would be under Hirah’s charge whenever Judah was absent, tending the flocks of his father.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 38:12
Verse 12. In process of time] This phrase, which is in general use in the Bible, needs explanation; the original is וירבו הימים valyirbu haiyamim, and the days were multiplied. Though it implies an indefinite time, yet it generally embraces a pretty long period, and in this place may mean several years.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 38:12
12–26. Tamar and Judah 12. Timnah] Possibly the same as in Joshua 15:10; Joshua 15:57; Judges 14:1.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 38:12
12. Went up… to Timnath — Probably the Timnath of the Philistine valley, so famous in the history of Samson. Judges 14:1. If so, it was at the modern Tibeh, and must have been some eight or ten miles north of Adullam.
Sermons on Genesis 38:12
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The History, Mystery and Tragedy of Samson - Part 4 by Ian Paisley | This sermon delves into the life of Samson, focusing on the lessons learned from his associations and the consequences of his choices. It emphasizes the importance of avoiding dang |
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When Jesus Is King by Erlo Stegen | Erlo Stegen emphasizes the importance of having Jesus as King in our lives, contrasting the chaotic times of the Judges with the unity and devotion of the early Christians in Acts. |
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(Genesis) Genesis 24:58 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses a scene from the Bible where a servant is sent to find a bride for Isaac, the son of Abraham. The servant tells the family about Isaac's mira |
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(Genesis) Genesis 24:59-67 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher tells the story of Rebekah and Isaac from the Bible. Rebekah asks the servant to tell her about Isaac again, specifically about his birth and how his f |
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(Genesis) Genesis 24:1 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on Genesis chapter 24, which tells the story of Abraham sending his servant to find a bride for his son Isaac. The preacher emphasizes the lead |
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Knowing God's Will by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the preacher shares a story about a young man who became paralyzed and was abandoned by his wife. Despite his anger and despair, the man turned to God and prayed fo |
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(Genesis) - Part 21 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of looking for spiritual qualities rather than earthly qualities when seeking a partner. He highlights the problems that can a |