Genesis 38:17
And he said, I will send thee a kid from the flock. And she said, Wilt thou give me a pledge, till thou send it?
Cross-references
Genesis 38:20
Historical context
In Genesis 38:20, Judah tries to deliver the promised kid but cannot find Tamar—direct narrative follow-up.
Genesis 38:24
Contrast
In Genesis 38:24, Judah condemns Tamar for prostitution after he himself hired a prostitute—ironic hypocrisy.
Genesis 38:25
Historical context
In Genesis 38:25, Tamar uses the pledge items from this transaction to expose Judah—direct consequence.
Proverbs 20:16
Allusion
Proverbs 20:16 warns against pledging security for a foreign woman—mirrors Judah giving his seal as a pledge to Tamar.
Ezekiel 16:33
Contrast
Ezekiel 16:33 contrasts prostitutes receiving gifts with Israel giving gifts—reverses the payment dynamic seen here.