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Genesis 38:29

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27And it came to pass in the time of her travail, that, behold, twins were in her womb.Select Genesis 38:27

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.Select Genesis 38:28

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.Select Genesis 38:29

30And afterward came out his brother, that had the scarlet thread upon his hand: and his name was called Zarah.Select Genesis 38:30

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38:29 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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38:29 And it came to pass, as he drew back his hand, that, behold, his brother came out: and she said, Wherefore hast thou made a breach for thyself? therefore his name was called Perez.

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