Genesis 38:21Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

Where the immoral woman is found. In Hebrew, the specific term קדשה is applied in this context. Based on its origins and usage (Hos. 4:14), it likely refers to being consecrated to Astarte or a similar pagan goddess. This represents one of the most treacherous tactics of the deceiver, who not only depicts sin as acceptable but also manages to falsely declare it as holy.