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What does Genesis 38:16 mean?

He turned off the road to her and said, 'Let me sleep with you.' He didn’t know she was his daughter-in-law. She asked, 'What will you give me for sleeping with you?' Genesis 38:16 - Modern Text Bible

(Judah propositions Tamar, not realizing who she is. Tamar negotiates for payment.)