Genesis 38:17

Genesis 38:17 Meaning and Explanation

And he said, I will send thee a kid from the flock. And she said, Wilt thou give me a pledge, till thou send it?

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Judah promises to send a kid from his flock as payment.

The Context of Genesis 38:17

Judah offers a concrete payment, a young goat from his herd, to settle the transaction.

What Does Genesis 38:17 Mean?

Judah offers a kid—a young goat—from his flock as the agreed price. This is a valuable gift, suggesting either his confidence in his flocks or his desire to secure the encounter.

Tamar, however, asks for a pledge—assurance that the payment will actually arrive. Her demand serves both as practical security and as a way to obtain identifying articles from Judah himself.

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What does Genesis 38:17 mean?

Judah promises to send a kid from his flock as payment.

What is the context of Genesis 38:17?

Judah offers a concrete payment, a young goat from his herd, to settle the transaction.

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