Genesis, 38
21. And he asked the men of the place, "Where is the harlot who was at Enaim by the wayside?" And they said, "No harlot has been here."
21. And he asked the men of the place, "Where is the harlot who was at Enaim by the wayside?" And they said, "No harlot has been here."
Genesis 38 is a chapter that tells the story of Judah, son of Jacob, and his relationship with Tamar, his son's wife. The chapter addresses topics such as betrayal, prostitution and justice. Below are five verses related to these themes:
Deuteronomy 22:22 - "If you are caught in the act the man who is with a woman married to another man, both should die, the man who lay with his wife and woman as well. So you will eliminate the evil of Israel." Adultery is a recurring theme in Genesis 38 and is considered a serious sin in the law of Moses.
Proverbs 6:32 - "He who commits adultery has no judgment, who proceeds to himself destroys himself." This verse highlights the serious consequences of adultery practice, which include not only legal punishments but also personal destruction.
James 4:4 - "Adulterers, do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Who wants to be a friend of the world is an enemy of God." James reinforces the severity of adultery sin and emphasizes that those who get involved in immoral practices are moving away from God.
Ezekiel 18:20 - "The Son will not pay for the sins of the Father, and the Father will not pay for the sins of the Son. The righteous justice will be credited to him, and the wickedness of the wicked will be charged to him." This verse highlights the importance of justice and individual responsibility for the sins committed, which is an important theme in Genesis 38.
1 Corinthians 6:18 - "They escape sexual immorality. All the other sins that someone commit are outside the body; but those who sin sexually against their own body." Paul warns against sexual immorality and emphasizes that, besides the legal and spiritual consequences, this practice can have negative effects on the physical and mental health of the person.
“O amor sem temor torna-se presunção.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
