Context 38:23 Judah said, “Let her keep the things1 for herself. Otherwise we will appear to be dishonest.2 I did indeed send this young goat, but you couldn’t find her.”
[38:23]1tn The words “the things” have been supplied in the translation for stylistic reasons.
[38:23]2tnHeb “we will become contemptible.” The Hebrew word בּוּז (buz) describes the contempt that a respectable person would have for someone who is worthless, foolish, or disreputable.
