Genesis 38:6

And Judah took a wife for Er his firstborn, whose name was Tamar.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 38:6

BSB

Now Judah acquired a wife for Er, his firstborn, and her name was Tamar.

AKJV

And Judah took a wife for Er his firstborn, whose name was Tamar.

CPDV

Then Judah gave a wife to his first born Er, whose name was Tamar.

ERV

And Judah took a wife for Er his firstborn, and her name was Tamar.

NHEB

And Judah got a wife for Er, his firstborn, and her name was Tamar.

SMT

And Judah will take a wife for Er his first-born, and her name Tamar.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 38:6

AndJudahH3063Proper Name Masculine tookH3947VerbawifeH802Noun FeminineforErH6147Proper Name MasculinehisfirstbornH1060Noun MasculinewhosenameH8034Noun MasculinewasTamarH8559

Commentary for Genesis 38:6

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

Overview of Genesis 38:6

Summary

Judah arranges marriage for eldest son Er

Place

Canaan

Event

Judah arranges Er's marriage

Estimated Time Period

c. 1800 BC