Genesis 38:25

Verse Genesis 38:25. The signet] חתמת chothemeth, properly a seal, or instrument with which impressions were made to ascertain property, c. These exist in all countries.

Bracelets] פתילים pethilim, from פתל 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.] מטה matteh, either what we would call a common walking stick, or the staff which was the ensign of his tribe.