Genesis 38:20
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 38
“And Judah sent the kid by the hand of his friend the Adullamite, to receive his pledge from the woman’s hand: but he found her not.”Genesis 38:20
What Does Genesis 38:20 Mean?
Genesis 38:20 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 38, verse 20 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 6 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (6)
These passages are connected to Genesis 38:20 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Genesis 38:17“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?”Genesis 20:9“Then Abimelech called Abraham, and said unto him, What hast thou done unto us? and what have I offended thee, that thou hast brought on me and on my kingdom a great sin? thou hast done deeds unto me that ought not to be done.”Leviticus 19:17“Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him.”Judges 14:20“But Samson’s wife was given to his companion, whom he had used as his friend.”2 Samuel 13:3“But Amnon had a friend, whose name was Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David’s brother: and Jonadab was a very subtil man.”Luke 23:12“And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together: for before they were at enmity between themselves.”
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