Genesis 38:27

And it came to pass in the time of her travail, that, behold, twins were in her womb.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 38:27

BSB

When the time came for Tamar to give birth, there were twins in her womb.

AKJV

And it came to pass in the time of her travail, that, behold, twins were in her womb.

CPDV

Then, at the moment of birth, there appeared twins in the womb. And so, in the very delivery of the infants, one put forth a hand, on which the midwife tied a scarlet thread, saying,

ERV

And it came to pass in the time of her travail, that, behold, twins were in her womb.

NHEB

It happened when it was time for her to give birth, that look, there were twins in her womb.

SMT

And it will be in the time of her bringing forth, and behold, twins in her womb.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 38:27

AnditcametopassinthetimeH6256Noun FeminineofhertravailH3205VerbthatbeholdtwinsH8380Noun MasculinewereinherwombH990Noun Feminine

Commentary for Genesis 38:27

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 38:27

Summary

Woman enters labor with multiple offspring

Event

Tamar begins labor with twins

Estimated Time Period

c. 1900 BC