Talk:Tamar (Genesis)

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On 17 November 2023, it was proposed that this article be moved to Tamar (Genesis figure). The result of the discussion was not moved.

Is the last part really necessary?

"thereby illustrating the law of human nature noticed even by the heathen, "

Who are these "heathen"? In modern usage has a connotation of "One who is regarded as irreligious, uncivilized, or unenlightened".

Veils and prostitutes

The story of Tamar is one of my favorites. 1st, only the NIV says,"[she] covered herself with a veil to disguise herself."[1] The King James Version doesn't say this.[2] It was simply customary for prostitutes to wear a veil for pizzazz. In fact, according to the King James Version, "When Judah saw her, he thought her to be an harlot; because she had covered her face."[3]

2nd, it shows that the Jacob the Prophet made no effort to ban prostitution and this is why prostitution has Judaic legitimacy--beside my personal belief that we ought to promote it. Furthermore, Solomon made no fuss when two prostitutes came before him to claim a baby as their own. Based on my own Biblical exegesis, it is permissible and churches are the ideal place to serve as brothels for male, female, and transsexual prostitutes.--71.105.17.37 (talk) 08:02, 8 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

God's name

I deleted 'YWH' (fully spelled) and replaced it with 'God'. Many Jews (including me) don't appreciate the name being said, read, spelled, etc... Also, throughout the whole article 'God' is used, so it fits better in with the stream of things. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.126.75.174 (talk) 22:14, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Move discussion in progress

There is a move discussion in progress on Talk:Deborah (Genesis) which affects this page. Please participate on that page and not in this talk page section. Thank you. —RMCD bot 22:02, 17 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]