Gen 38:15 | NETfull | STEP | When Judah saw her, he thought she was a prostitute because she had covered her face.

Genesis 38:15

15 When Judah saw her, he thought she was a prostitute ^{▼▼ Heb “he reckoned her for a prostitute,” which was what Tamar had intended for him to do. She obviously had some idea of his inclinations, or she would not have tried this risky plan.} because she had covered her face.