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Genesis 38:28-30
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
Genesis 38:28-30
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
28 While she was in labour, one put out a hand; and the midwife took and bound on his hand a crimson thread, saying, ‘This one came out first.’ 29 But 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] 30 Afterwards 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
Genesis 38:28-30
New International Version
Genesis 38:28-30
New International Version
28 As she was giving birth, one of them put out his hand; so the midwife(A) took a scarlet thread and tied it on his wrist(B) and said, “This one came out first.” 29 But when he drew back his hand, his brother came out,(C) and she said, “So this is how you have broken out!” And he was named Perez.[a](D) 30 Then his brother, who had the scarlet thread on his wrist,(E) came out. And he was named Zerah.[b](F)
Footnotes
- Genesis 38:29 Perez means breaking out.
- Genesis 38:30 Zerah can mean scarlet or brightness.
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