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Genesis 38:29-30
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Genesis 38:29-30
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
29 But as he drew back his hand, behold, his brother came out; and she said, “What a breach you have made for yourself!” Therefore his name was called Perez.[a] 30 Afterward his brother came out with the scarlet thread upon his hand; and his name was called Zerah.
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- Genesis 38:29 That is A breach
Genesis 38:29-30
New International Version
Genesis 38:29-30
New International Version
29 But when he drew back his hand, his brother came out,(A) and she said, “So this is how you have broken out!” And he was named Perez.[a](B) 30 Then his brother, who had the scarlet thread on his wrist,(C) came out. And he was named Zerah.[b](D)
Footnotes
- Genesis 38:29 Perez means breaking out.
- Genesis 38:30 Zerah can mean scarlet or brightness.
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