Genesis 38:23 - Exposition

And Judah said, Let her take it to her ,—literally, let her take to herself (sc. the pledge)— lest we be shamed (literally, become a contempt, i.e. by inquiring after her . Though not afraid to sin against God, Judah was pained at the idea of losing his reputation before men): behold, I sent this kid ( i.e. I take you to witness that I have fulfilled my premise), and thou hast not found her.