When Judah saw her, he thought her to be an harlot; because she had covered her face.
When Judah saw her, he thought she was a prostitute because she had covered her face.
This verse shows how Judah mistook his daughter-in-law Tamar for a prostitute because she was wearing a face covering, which was apparently how such women dressed in that culture.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, chapter 38, we find the story of Judah, one of Jacob's sons and a key ancestor in Israel's lineage, who is dealing with family matters and personal decisions. Judah mistakes his daughter-in-law Tamar for a prostitute because she is veiled, which in ancient Near Eastern cultures could sometimes indicate a woman involved in such practices or simply serve as a disguise. This event unfolds amid themes of deception and divine providence in the broader narrative of God's plan for His people.
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