Genesis 38:13 asv — And it was told Tamar, saying, Behold, thy father-in-law goeth up to Timnah to shear his sheep.

American Standard Version

"And it was told Tamar, saying, Behold, thy father-in-law goeth up to Timnah to shear his sheep. "

— Genesis 38:13, American Standard Version

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Genesis 38 — Context

10

And the thing which he did was evil in the sight of Jehovah: and he slew him also.

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Then said Judah to Tamar his daughter-in-law, Remain a widow in thy father’s house, till Shelah my son be grown up; for he said, Lest he also die, like his brethren. And Tamar went and dwelt in her father’s house.

12

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.

13

And it was told Tamar, saying, Behold, thy father-in-law goeth up to Timnah to shear his sheep.

14

And she put off from her the garments of her widowhood, and covered herself with her veil, and wrapped herself, and sat in the gate of Enaim, which is by the way to Timnah; for she saw that Shelah was grown up, and she was not given unto him to wife.

15

When Judah saw her, he thought her to be a harlot; for she had covered her face.

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And he turned unto her by the way, and said, Come, I pray thee, let me come in unto thee: for he knew not that she was his daughter-in-law. And she said, What wilt thou give me, that thou mayest come in unto me?

Genesis 38:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 38:13 say?
Genesis 38:13 in the American Standard Version reads: “And it was told Tamar, saying, Behold, thy father-in-law goeth up to Timnah to shear his sheep. ”
Where is Genesis 38:13 in the Bible?
Genesis 38:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 38, verse 13.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 38:13.
What translation should I read Genesis 38:13 in?
Genesis 38:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 38:13?
Genesis 38:13 reads (ASV): “And it was told Tamar, saying, Behold, thy father-in-law goeth up to Timnah to shear his sheep. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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