Genesis 38:29

And it came to pass, as he drew back his hand, that, behold, his brother came out: and she said, How hast thou broken forth? this breach be upon thee: therefore his name was called Pharez.

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Other Translations for Genesis 38:29

BSB
But when he pulled his hand back and his brother came out, she said, "You have broken out first!" So he was named Perez.
AKJV
And it came to pass, as he drew back his hand, that, behold, his brother came out: and she said, How have you broken forth? this breach be on you: therefore his name was called Pharez.
CPDV
But in truth, drawing back his hand, the other came out. And the woman said, "Why is the partition divided for you?" And for this reason, she called his name Perez.
ERV
And it came to pass, as he drew back his hand, that, behold, his brother came out: and she said, Wherefore hast thou made a breach for thyself? therefore his name was called Perez.
NHEB
It happened, as he drew back his hand, that look, his brother came out, and she said, "How did you break through? "So he was named Perez.
SMT
And it will be after turning back his hand, and behold his brother will come forth; and she will say, How didst thou break forth? the breach upon thee: and his name shall be called.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 38:29

Commentary for Genesis 38:29

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Overview of Genesis 38:29
Summary
Second twin unexpectedly emerges as firstborn
Event
Pharez breaches and becomes firstborn
Estimated Time Period
c. 1900 BC
Category
Narrative