Genesis 38:1-7 And it came to pass at that time, that Judah went down from his brothers, and turned in to a certain Adullamite, whose name was Hirah.… 1. Arbitrary is the Spirit of God in recording times of events; therefore careful should we be to search them. 2. Wanton forward youths are apt to leave their station, brethren, and fathers, where they should be ruled. 3. Such averseness from duty inclines foolish hearts to lose acquaintance. So it was here. 4. Wanton youths choose to be familiar with worldly companions in lust rather than to be with a good father. 5. Names of men and places of miscarriage by the sons of the Church are noted for instruction (ver. 1). 6. In bad company, and out of men's places usually, are offered baits of temptation. 7. Wanton hearts have wanton eyes by which they are carried out to evil. 8. Daughters of the Canaanites may please the eyes of the sons of Jacob to misguide them. 9. Violence of lust drives men to take their delights, never desiring leave of God or man. 10. Lust desires no better marriage than a carnal enjoyment of its pleasure. 11. Lust fears no law of God that forbids Jacob's seed to marry with Canaanites (ver. 2). (G. Hughes, B. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: And it came to pass at that time, that Judah went down from his brethren, and turned in to a certain Adullamite, whose name was Hirah. |
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