Genesis 38:27
“And it came to pass in the time of her travail, that, behold, twins were in her womb.”
Genesis 38:27 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And it came to pass in the time of her travail, that, behold, twins were in her womb.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And when she was ready to be brought to bed, there appeared twins in her womb: and in the very delivery of the infants, one put forth a hand, whereon the midwife tied a scarlet thread, saying:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And it came to pass in the time of her travail, that, behold, twins were in her womb.
- DARBYDarby
- And it came to pass at the time of her delivery, that behold, twins were in her womb.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- It happened in the time of her travail, that behold, twins were in her womb.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And it cometh to pass in the time of her bearing, that lo, twins are in her womb;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- When the time came for her to give birth, there were twins in her womb.
Context: Genesis 38
25When she was brought forth, she sent to her father in law, saying, By the man, whose these are, am I with child: and she said, Discern, I pray thee, whose are these, the signet, and bracelets, and staff.
26And Judah acknowledged them, and said, She hath been more righteous than I; because that I gave her not to Shelah my son. And he knew her again no more.
27And it came to pass in the time of her travail, that, behold, twins were in her womb.
28And it came to pass, when she travailed, that the one put out his hand: and the midwife took and bound upon his hand a scarlet thread, saying, This came out first.
29And it came to pass, as he drew back his hand, that, behold, his brother came out: and she said, How hast thou broken forth? this breach be upon thee: therefore his name was called Pharez.
About Genesis 38: The Story of Judah and Tamar
The chapter tells the stories of Judah and Tamar, and of Judah and his three sons.
Commentary
Genesis 38 is a chapter that focuses on the story of Judah and Tamar. It is a story of deception, betrayal, and ultimately redemption.