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Genesis 38:27-29
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Genesis 38:27-29
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
27 When the time of her delivery came, there were twins in her womb. 28 While she was in labor, one put out a hand, and the midwife took and bound on his hand a crimson thread, saying, “This one came out first.” 29 But just then he drew back his hand and out came his brother, and she said, “What a breach you have made for yourself!” Therefore he was named Perez.[a](A)
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- 38.29 That is, a breach
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