Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version After she left, she took off her veil and put on her widow’s clothes again. New Living Translation Afterward she went back home, took off her veil, and put on her widow’s clothing as usual. English Standard Version Then she arose and went away, and taking off her veil she put on the garments of her widowhood. Berean Standard Bible Then Tamar got up and departed. And she removed her veil and put on her widow’s garments again. Berean Literal Bible And she arose, and went away, and she took off her veil from her, and she put on the garments of her widowhood. King James Bible And she arose, and went away, and laid by her vail from her, and put on the garments of her widowhood. New King James Version So she arose and went away, and laid aside her veil and put on the garments of her widowhood. New American Standard Bible Then she got up and departed, and removed her veil and put on her widow’s garments. NASB 1995 Then she arose and departed, and removed her veil and put on her widow’s garments. NASB 1977 Then she arose and departed, and removed her veil and put on her widow’s garments. Legacy Standard Bible Then she arose and went. And she removed her veil from herself and put on her widow’s garments. Amplified Bible Then she got up and left, and removed her veil and put on her widow’s clothing. Berean Annotated Bible Then Tamar got up and departed. And she removed her veil and put on her widow’s garments again. Christian Standard Bible She got up and left, then removed her veil and put her widow’s clothes back on. Holman Christian Standard Bible She got up and left, then removed her veil and put her widow’s clothes back on. American Standard Version And she arose, and went away, and put off her veil from her, and put on the garments of her widowhood. Contemporary English Version After returning home, Tamar took off the veil and dressed in her widow's clothes again. English Revised Version And she arose, and went away, and put off her veil from her, and put on the garments of her widowhood. GOD'S WORD® Translation After she got up and left, she took off her veil and put her widow's clothes back on. Good News Translation Tamar went home, took off her veil, and put her widow's clothes back on. International Standard Version Then she got up and left. Later, she took off her shawl and put on her mourning clothes. NET Bible She left immediately, removed her veil, and put on her widow's clothes. New Heart English Bible And she got up and left, and took off her veil, and put on her widow’s clothing. Webster's Bible Translation And she arose and went her way and laid by her vail from her, and put on the garments of her widowhood. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen Tamar got up and departed. And she removed her veil and put on her widow’s garments again. World English Bible She arose, and went away, and put off her veil from her, and put on the garments of her widowhood. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand she rises, and goes, and turns aside her veil from off her, and puts on the garments of her widowhood. Berean Literal Bible And she arose, and went away, and she took off her veil from her, and she put on the garments of her widowhood. Young's Literal Translation and she riseth, and goeth, and turneth aside her vail from off her, and putteth on the garments of her widowhood. Smith's Literal Translation And she will arise and go, and will put away her veil from her, and will put on the garments of her widowhood. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd she arose and went her way: and putting off the apparel which she had taken, put on the garments of her widowhood. Catholic Public Domain Version And she arose and went away. And storing away the garments that she had taken up, she was clothed in the garments of her widowhood. New American Bible After she got up and went away, she took off her shawl and put on her widow’s garments again. New Revised Standard Version Then she got up and went away, and taking off her veil she put on the garments of her widowhood. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd she arose and went away and took off her veil from her and put on the garments of her widowhood. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And she arose and she went and she put away the veil from her and she put on the clothes of her widowhood. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And she arose, and went away, and put off her veil from her, and put on the garments of her widowhood. Brenton Septuagint Translation And she arose and departed, and took her veil from off her, and put on the garments of her widowhood. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Judah and Tamar…18“What pledge should I give you?” he asked. She answered, “Your seal and your cord, and the staff in your hand.” So he gave them to her and slept with her, and she became pregnant by him. 19Then Tamar got up and departed. And she removed her veil and put on her widow’s garments again. 20Now when Judah sent his friend Hirah the Adullamite with the young goat to collect the items he had left with the woman, he could not find her.… Cross References Then Tamar got up and departed. Genesis 31:55 Early the next morning, Laban got up and kissed his grandchildren and daughters and blessed them. Then he left to return home. Genesis 24:61 Then Rebekah and her servant girls got ready, mounted the camels, and followed the man. So the servant took Rebekah and left. Acts 12:17 Peter motioned with his hand for silence, and he described how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. “Send word to James and to the brothers,” he said, and he left for another place. And she removed her veil Isaiah 47:2 Take millstones and grind flour; remove your veil; strip off your skirt, bare your thigh, and wade through the streams. Songs 5:7 I encountered the watchmen on their rounds of the city. They beat me and bruised me; they took away my cloak, those guardians of the walls. Genesis 24:65 and asked the servant, “Who is that man in the field coming to meet us?” “It is my master,” the servant answered. So she took her veil and covered herself. and put on her widow’s garments again. 2 Samuel 14:2 So Joab sent to Tekoa to bring a wise woman from there. He told her, “Please pretend to be a mourner; put on clothes for mourning and do not anoint yourself with oil. Act like a woman who has mourned for the dead a long time. 2 Samuel 13:19 And Tamar put ashes on her head and tore her robe. And putting her hand on her head, she went away crying aloud. Esther 4:1 When Mordecai learned of all that had happened, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and ashes, and went out into the middle of the city, wailing loudly and bitterly. Genesis 37:31-33 Then they took Joseph’s robe, slaughtered a young goat, and dipped the robe in its blood. / They sent the robe of many colors to their father and said, “We found this. Examine it to see whether it is your son’s robe or not.” / His father recognized it and said, “It is my son’s robe! A vicious animal has devoured him. Joseph has surely been torn to pieces!” Genesis 39:12-16 She grabbed Joseph by his cloak and said, “Sleep with me!” But leaving his cloak in her hand, he escaped and ran outside. / When she saw that he had left his cloak in her hand and had run out of the house, / she called her household servants. “Look,” she said, “this Hebrew has been brought to us to make sport of us. He came to me so he could sleep with me, but I screamed as loud as I could. … Deuteronomy 22:13-21 Suppose a man marries a woman, has relations with her, and comes to hate her, / and he then accuses her of shameful conduct and gives her a bad name, saying, “I married this woman and had relations with her, but I discovered she was not a virgin.” / Then the young woman’s father and mother shall bring the proof of her virginity to the city elders at the gate … Leviticus 19:29 You must not defile your daughter by making her a prostitute, or the land will be prostituted and filled with depravity. Proverbs 7:10-12 Then a woman came out to meet him, with the attire of a harlot and cunning of heart. / She is loud and defiant; her feet do not remain at home. / Now in the street, now in the squares, she lurks at every corner. Proverbs 31:10-31 A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies. / The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he lacks nothing of value. / She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life. … Isaiah 3:16-24 The LORD also says: “Because the daughters of Zion are haughty—walking with heads held high and wanton eyes, prancing and skipping as they go, jingling the bracelets on their ankles— / the Lord will bring sores on the heads of the daughters of Zion, and the LORD will make their foreheads bare.” / In that day the Lord will take away their finery: their anklets and headbands and crescents; … Treasury of Scripture And she arose, and went away, and laid by her veil from her, and put on the garments of her widowhood. laid by her vail. Genesis 38:14 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. 2 Samuel 14:2,5 And Joab sent to Tekoah, and fetched thence a wise woman, and said unto her, I pray thee, feign thyself to be a mourner, and put on now mourning apparel, and anoint not thyself with oil, but be as a woman that had a long time mourned for the dead: … Jump to Previous Clothes Clothing Departed Garments Laid Putteth Removed Riseth Turneth Vail Veil Way Widowhood Widow'sJump to Next Clothes Clothing Departed Garments Laid Putteth Removed Riseth Turneth Vail Veil Way Widowhood Widow'sGenesis 38 1. Judah begets Er, Onan, and Shelah.6. Er's marriage with Tamar, and death. 8. The trespass of Onan. 11. Tamar is reserved for Shelah. 12. Judah's wife dies. 13. Tamar deceives Judah. 27. She bears twins, Pharez and Zarah. Then Tamar got up and departed. Tamar's actions follow her encounter with Judah, where she successfully secures her rights within the family lineage. Her departure signifies the completion of her plan to ensure her place in the family line, which was threatened by Judah's failure to provide her with his son Shelah as a husband. This moment is pivotal in the narrative, as it sets the stage for the birth of Perez and Zerah, who are significant in the genealogy of King David and ultimately Jesus Christ (Matthew 1:3). The act of departing also reflects her agency and determination in a patriarchal society where women often had limited power. And she removed her veil and put on her widow’s garments again. Persons / Places / Events 1. TamarThe widow of Er, Judah's firstborn, who disguises herself to secure her rights and future. 2. Judah One of the twelve sons of Jacob, who unknowingly becomes involved with Tamar. 3. The Veil A symbol of Tamar's disguise, representing her temporary role as a prostitute. 4. Widow’s Garments The clothing Tamar resumes wearing, signifying her return to her status as a widow. 5. The Event Tamar's strategic plan to ensure her place in Judah's family line, which involves a temporary disguise. Teaching Points The Importance of Justice and RightsTamar's actions highlight the importance of securing one's rights and the lengths to which individuals may go to achieve justice. God's Sovereignty in Imperfect Situations Despite the morally complex situation, God's plan unfolds, showing His ability to work through human imperfection. The Role of Women in God's Plan Tamar's account emphasizes the active role women play in biblical accounts and God's redemptive history. Repentance and Redemption Judah's eventual acknowledgment of Tamar's righteousness (later in the chapter) serves as a reminder of the power of repentance and redemption. Cultural Context and Biblical Law Understanding the cultural and legal context of the time helps us appreciate the motivations and actions of biblical characters. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 38:19?2. How does Genesis 38:19 illustrate consequences of deceit in personal relationships? 3. What can we learn about repentance from Tamar's actions in Genesis 38:19? 4. How does Genesis 38:19 connect to God's justice throughout the Bible? 5. How can we apply the lessons of Genesis 38:19 in our daily lives? 6. What does Genesis 38:19 teach about accountability and responsibility in our actions? 7. Why did Tamar remove her widow's garments in Genesis 38:19? 8. What is the significance of Tamar's actions in Genesis 38:19? 9. How does Genesis 38:19 fit into the larger narrative of Genesis? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 38? 11. In Genesis 38:14-18, how credible is it historically that Judah would fail to recognize his own daughter-in-law simply because she covered her face? 12. In Genesis 38:25-26, why does Judah suddenly shift from condemning Tamar to declaring her 'more righteous' than he is, without any direct divine intervention or clear moral explanation? 13. In Genesis 38:1-11, why would God punish Onan's refusal to father children for Tamar so severely, yet no comparable punishment is shown for Judah's neglect of her? 14. What happened to Tamar in the biblical narrative? What Does Genesis 38:19 Mean Then Tamar got up and departed• The immediate action shows Tamar’s resolve; she does not linger once her purpose is accomplished (compare Ruth 3:14, where Ruth leaves the threshing floor before first light). • Her departure safeguards her identity, preventing Judah from recognizing her and jeopardizing the plan that will secure her rightful place in the covenant line (cf. Proverbs 14:15; Matthew 10:16). • Her faith is active—she has taken a bold step much like the “works” that accompany genuine faith in James 2:17. And she removed her veil • The veil was the key to her disguise. Removing it ends the ruse and restores transparency, echoing how “when one turns to the Lord, the veil is removed” (2 Corinthians 3:16). • Genesis often highlights pivotal moments tied to garments (Genesis 37:31–33; 41:42). Here, the veil’s removal marks a turning point: Tamar switches from acting to waiting. • It underscores personal integrity: she deceived only for the brief moment necessary to secure justice, then immediately dropped the façade. Put on her widow’s garments again • Widow’s clothing identified her public status and reminded Judah of his levirate obligation (Deuteronomy 25:5–10). • By resuming these garments, Tamar demonstrates submission to God’s law while still trusting Him to vindicate her (Psalm 68:5; 1 Timothy 5:5). • The text highlights the contrast between outward mourning and inward hope: Tamar dresses as a widow yet believes new life will spring from her actions (Isaiah 61:3). summary Genesis 38:19 portrays Tamar’s swift, deliberate shift from bold initiative back to patient expectation. She departs, discards the disguise, and dons her widow’s attire, trusting God to honor her pursuit of covenant rights and to expose Judah’s responsibility in His perfect timing. Verse 19. - And she arose, and went away, and laid by her vail from her, and put on the garments of her widowhood.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew After she got upוַתָּ֣קָם (wat·tā·qām) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand and left, וַתֵּ֔לֶךְ (wat·tê·leḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk she removed וַתָּ֥סַר (wat·tā·sar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 5493: To turn aside her veil צְעִיפָ֖הּ (ṣə·‘î·p̄āh) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 6809: A wrapper, shawl, or veil and put on her widow’s אַלְמְנוּתָֽהּ׃ (’al·mə·nū·ṯāh) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 491: A widow, widowhood garments בִּגְדֵ֥י (biḡ·ḏê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 899: A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage again. וַתִּלְבַּ֖שׁ (wat·til·baš) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3847: Wrap around, to put on a, garment, clothe Links Genesis 38:19 NIVGenesis 38:19 NLT Genesis 38:19 ESV Genesis 38:19 NASB Genesis 38:19 KJV Genesis 38:19 BibleApps.com Genesis 38:19 Biblia Paralela Genesis 38:19 Chinese Bible Genesis 38:19 French Bible Genesis 38:19 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 38:19 She arose and went away and put (Gen. 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