Genesis 38:26

Genesis 38:26 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

26Judah recognized them and said, “She is more righteous than I, since I wouldn’t give her to my son Shelah.” And he did not sleep with her again.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

26And Judah recognized them, and said, “She is more righteous than I, since I did not give her to my son Shelah.” And he did not 38:26 Lit know her yet againhave relations with her again.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

26Judah recognized them, and said, “She is more righteous than I, inasmuch as I did not give her to my son Shelah.” And he did not have relations with her again.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

26Judah recognized the articles, and said, “She has been more righteous [in this matter] than I, because I did not give her to my son Shelah [as I had promised].” And Judah did not have [intimate] relations with her again.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

26Judah recognized the items and said, “She is more righteous than I, since I did not give her to my son Shelah.” And he did not have relations with her again.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

26Judah recognized them. He said, “She’s a better person than I am. I should have given her to my son Shelah, but I didn’t.” Judah never slept with Tamar again.

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