Genesis 38:14
The Scripture
(14) And she put her widow's garments off from her, and covered her with a vail, and wrapped herself, and sat in an open place, which is by the way to Timnath; for she saw that Shelah was grown, and she was not given unto him to wife.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the Israelites travel from Shechem to the Jordan River, where they encounter a man named Abimelech who is a descendant of Shechem. The narrative highlights the tension between the Israelites' journey and the fear of Abimelech, who is considered a threat because of his lineage. The chapter also reflects the theme of divine providence guiding the people through their wilderness wanderings.
Read the full chapter and its overview →Cross-references
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 7:12Jeremiah 3:2Ezekiel 16:25Genesis 38:12Genesis 38:13Genesis 38:11Genesis 38:26
Related verses (shared words)
Exodus 29:21Leviticus 8:30Genesis 24:65Isaiah 61:10Exodus 26:33Ezekiel 44:19