Genesis 38:29-30

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²⁹But just then he drew back his hand, and out came his brother; and she said, “What a breach you have made for yourself!” Therefore he was named Perez.^[a] ³⁰Afterward his brother came out with the crimson thread on his hand; and he was named Zerah.^[b]

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Genesis 38:29 That is A breach
Genesis 38:30 That is Brightness; perhaps alluding to the crimson thread

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