Genesis 38:30

And afterward came out his brother, that had the scarlet thread upon his hand: and his name was called Zarah.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 38:30

BSB

Then his brother came out with the scarlet thread around his wrist, and he was named Zerah.

AKJV

And afterward came out his brother, that had the scarlet thread on his hand: and his name was called Zarah.

CPDV

After this, his brother came out, on whose hand was the scarlet thread. And she called him Zerah.

ERV

And afterward came out his brother, that had the scarlet thread upon his hand: and his name was called Zerah.

NHEB

Afterward his brother came out, that had the scarlet thread on his hand, so he was named Zerah.

SMT

And afterward his brother will come forth, whom upon his hand the scarlet, and his name shall be called Zarah.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 38:30

AndafterwardH310Adverb PrepositionConjunctioncameoutH3318VerbhisbrotherH251Noun MasculinethathadthescarletthreadH8144Noun MasculineuponhishandH3027Noun FeminineandhisnameH8034Noun MasculinewascalledH7121Verb ZarahH2226Proper Name Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 38:30

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

Overview of Genesis 38:30

Summary

Second child born after marked firstborn

Event

Zarah born second with scarlet thread

Estimated Time Period

c. 1900 BC