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Genesis 38:23
New English Translation

23 Judah said, “Let her keep the things[a] for herself. Otherwise we will appear to be dishonest.[b] I did indeed send this young goat, but you couldn’t find her.”

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  1. Genesis 38:23 tn The words “the things” have been supplied in the translation for stylistic reasons.
  2. Genesis 38:23 tn Heb “we will become contemptible.” The Hebrew word בּוּז (buz) describes the contempt that a respectable person would have for someone who is worthless, foolish, or disreputable.
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