Genesis 38:20 kjva — And Judah sent the kid by the hand of his friend the Adullamite, to receive his pledge from the woman’s hand: but he fo…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"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, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Genesis 38 — Context

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?

18

And he said, What pledge shall I give thee? And she said, Thy signet, and thy bracelets, and thy staff that is in thine hand. And he gave it her, and came in unto her, and she conceived by him.

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And she arose, and went away, and laid by her vail from her, and put on the garments of her widowhood.

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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.

21

Then he asked the men of that place, saying, Where is the harlot, that was openly by the way side? And they said, There was no harlot in this place.

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And he returned to Judah, and said, I cannot find her; and also the men of the place said, that there was no harlot in this place.

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And Judah said, Let her take it to her, lest we be shamed: behold, I sent this kid, and thou hast not found her.

Genesis 38:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 38:20 say?
Genesis 38:20 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “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.”
Where is Genesis 38:20 in the Bible?
Genesis 38:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 38, verse 20.
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 38:20.
What translation should I read Genesis 38:20 in?
Genesis 38:20 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 38:20?
Genesis 38:20 reads (KJVA): “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.” 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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