Genesis 38:5

And she yet again conceived, and bare a son; and called his name Shelah: and he was at Chezib, when she bare him.

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Other Translations for Genesis 38:5

BSB

Then she gave birth to another son and named him Shelah; it was at Chezib that she gave birth to him.

AKJV

And she yet again conceived, and bore a son; and called his name Shelah: and he was at Chezib, when she bore him.

CPDV

Likewise, she bore a third, whom she called Shelah, after whose birth, she ceased to bear any more.

ERV

And she yet again bare a son, and called his name Shelah: and he was at Chezib, when she bare him.

NHEB

Then she gave birth to another son, and named him Shelah. And he was at Kezib when she gave birth to him.

SMT

And she will add yet and bear a son, and will call his name Shelah: and he was in Chezib, in her bearing him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 38:5

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Commentary for Genesis 38:5

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

Overview of Genesis 38:5

Summary

Shuah bears Judah's third son Shelah

Place

Chezib

Event

Birth of third son

Estimated Time Period

c. 1800 BC