The story of Pharez
Pharez was a biblical figure, the son of Judah and Tamar. He was the twin brother of Zarah, and was born after his father refused to fulfill his promise to marry Tamar. Pharez is best known for being the ancestor of King David, and thus a direct ancestor of Jesus. Pharez was born in a unique way, as his mother Tamar disguised herself as a prostitute and tricked Judah into sleeping with her. As a result, Pharez and Zarah were born. Pharez was the firstborn, and was given the right of the firstborn son. Pharez is mentioned in the Bible several times, most notably in the genealogy of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew. He is also mentioned in the Book of Ruth, as Ruth was a descendant of Pharez. Pharez is best known for being the ancestor of King David, and thus a direct ancestor of Jesus. He is also known for his unique birth story, as well as his role in the genealogy of Jesus.
Name meaning
The name "Pharez" has its origins in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Genesis. It is derived from the Hebrew word "פָּרֶץ" (Perets), which means "breach" or "bursting forth." In the biblical narrative, Pharez was a son of Judah and Tamar and the twin brother of Zerah. The name reflects the story of his birth, where he is said to have "broken through" during delivery, overtaking his brother Zerah, who had initially appeared to be the firstborn. Pharez became an important figure in the lineage of David, and thus, he is also part of the genealogy of Jesus as outlined in the New Testament.
Name origin
Hebrew
Role
Descendant
First mention
Genesis 38:29
Appearances in the Bible
10 mentions