Genesis 38:27-29
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
27 When the time of her delivery came, there were twins in her womb.(A) 28 While she was giving birth, one put out his hand; and the midwife took and tied a crimson thread on his hand, noting, “This one came out first.” 29 (B)But as he withdrew his hand, his brother came out; and she said, “What a breach you have made for yourself!” So he was called Perez.[a]
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- 38:29 He was called Perez: the Hebrew word means “breach.”
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