Kejadian 38:17

38:17 He replied, “I’ll send you a young goat from the flock.” She asked, “Will you give me a pledge until you send it?” ¹ 

Kejadian 38:23

38:23 Judah said, “Let her keep the things ²  for herself. Otherwise we will appear to be dishonest. ³  I did indeed send this young goat, but you couldn’t find her.”

[38:17]  ¹ tn Heb “until you send.”

[38:23]  ² tn The words “the things” have been supplied in the translation for stylistic reasons.

[38:23]  ³ 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.