Genesis Chapter 38

Judah and Tamar

Old Testament Unknown Verses Genesis

Chapter Summary

Judah's sons die, Tamar deceives him to bear children

Key Verses

Genesis 38:26 Genesis 38:27 Genesis 38:29

Scripture Content

Then Judah acknowledged them and said, 'She is more righteous than I, since I did not give her to my son Shelah.' And he did not know her again. When the time of her labor came, there were twins in her womb.

Themes & Topics

Righteousness Twins Deception Judgment