Genesis 38:21-23

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

²¹ He asked the men of that place, Where is the harlot or cult prostitute who was openly by the roadside? They said, There was no harlot or temple prostitute here.

²² So he returned to Judah and said, I cannot find her; and also the local men said, There was no harlot or temple prostitute around here.

²³ And Judah said, Let her keep [the pledge articles] for herself, lest we be made ashamed. I sent this kid, but you have not found her.