Genesis 38:30
“And afterward came out his brother, that had the scarlet thread upon his hand: and his name was called Zarah.”
Genesis 38:30 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And afterward came out his brother, that had the scarlet thread upon his hand: and his name was called Zarah.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Afterwards his brother came out, on whose hand was the scarlet thread: and she called him Zara.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And afterward came out his brother, that had the scarlet thread upon his hand: and his name was called Zerah.
- DARBYDarby
- And afterwards came out his brother, round whose hand was the scarlet thread; and they called his name Zerah.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Afterward his brother came out, that had the scarlet thread on his hand, and his name was called Zerah.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and afterwards hath his brother come out, on whose hand is the scarlet thread, and he calleth his name Zarah.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Then his brother, who had the scarlet thread on his hand, came out, and he was named Zarah. ###
Context: Genesis 38
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.
30And afterward came out his brother, that had the scarlet thread upon his hand: and his name was called Zarah.
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.