Genesis 38:7

And Er, Judah's firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD; and the LORD slew him.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 38:7

BSB
But Er, Judah's firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD; so the LORD put him to death.
AKJV
And Er, Judah's firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD; and the LORD slew him.
CPDV
And it also happened that Er, the first born of Judah, was wicked in the sight of the Lord and was killed by him.
ERV
And Er, Judah's firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD; and the LORD slew him.
NHEB
Now Er, Judah's firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD, so God killed him.
SMT
And Er, Judah's first-born, will be evil in the eyes of Jehovah: and Jehovah will kill him.

Commentary for Genesis 38:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 38:7
Summary
God judges and kills wicked son Er
Place
Canaan
Event
Divine judgment upon Er
Estimated Time Period
c. 1800 BC
Category
Judgment