Afterward his brother came out, who had the scarlet thread on his hand, and his name was called Zerah.†
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Genesis 38:30 in context
Genesis 38:27–30
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In the time of her travail, behold, twins were in her womb.
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When she travailed, one put out a hand, and the midwife took and tied a scarlet thread on his hand, saying, “This came out first.”
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As he drew back his hand, behold, his brother came out, and she said, “Why have you made a breach for yourself?” Therefore his name was called Perez.
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- Zerah means “scarlet” or “brightness”.
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