Genesis 38:30

30 Then his brother, who had the scarlet thread on his wrist, came out. And he was named Zerah.[a]

Genesis 38:30 in Other Translations

KJV
30 And afterward came out his brother, that had the scarlet thread upon his hand: and his name was called Zarah.
ESV
30 Afterward his brother came out with the scarlet thread on his hand, and his name was called Zerah.
NLT
30 Then the baby with the scarlet string on his wrist was born, and he was named Zerah.
MSG
30 Then his brother came out with the red thread on his hand. They named him Zerah (Bright).
CSB
30 Then his brother, who had the scarlet [thread] tied to his hand, came out, and was named Zerah.

Genesis 38:30 In-Context

28 As she was giving birth, one of them put out his hand; so the midwife took a scarlet thread and tied it on his wrist and said, “This one came out first.”
29 But when he drew back his hand, his brother came out, and she said, “So this is how you have broken out!” And he was named Perez.
30 Then his brother, who had the scarlet thread on his wrist, came out. And he was named Zerah.

Cross References 2

  • 1. ver 28
  • 2. Genesis 46:12; 1 Chronicles 2:4; Nehemiah 11:24

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. "Zerah" can mean "scarlet" or "brightness."
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