Genesis 38:10

And the thing which he did displeased the LORD: wherefore he slew him also.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 38:10

BSB
What he did was wicked in the sight of the LORD, so He put Onan to death as well.
AKJV
And the thing which he did displeased the LORD: why he slew him also.
CPDV
And for this reason, the Lord struck him down, because he did a detestable thing.
ERV
And the thing which he did was evil in the sight of the LORD: and he slew him also.
NHEB
And what he did was evil in the sight of God, so he killed him also.
SMT
And it will be evil in the eyes of Jehovah, what he did, and he will kill him also.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 38:10

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Commentary for Genesis 38:10

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 38:10
Summary
God judges and kills Onan for disobedience
Place
Canaan
Event
Divine judgment upon Onan
Estimated Time Period
c. 1800 BC
Category
Judgment