Gen 38:25 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 25. The signet ] chothemeth , properly a seal , or instrument with which impressions were made to ascertain property, &c. These exist in all countries. Bracelets ] pethilim , from pathal , to twist, wreathe, twine, may signify a girdle or a collar by which precedency, &c., might be indicated; not the muslin, silk, or linen wreath of his turban, as Mr. Harmer has conjectured. Staff. ] matteh , either what we would call a common walking stick, or the staff which was the ensign of his tribe.

‏ Genesis 38:25

Verse 25. The signet] chothemeth, properly a seal, or instrument with which impressions were made to ascertain property, &c. These exist in all countries.

Bracelets] pethilim, from pathal, to twist, wreathe, twine, may signify a girdle or a collar by which precedency, &c., might be indicated; not the muslin, silk, or linen wreath of his turban, as Mr. Harmer has conjectured.

Staff.] matteh, either what we would call a common walking stick, or the staff which was the ensign of his tribe.