Genesis 38:29
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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
Genesis 38:29
New International Version
29 But when he drew back his hand, his brother came out,(A) and she said, “So this is how you have broken out!” And he was named Perez.[a](B)
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- Genesis 38:29 Perez means breaking out.
Genesis 38:30
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
30 Afterward his brother came out with the crimson thread on his hand, and he was named Zerah.[a]
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- 38.30 That is, brightness, perhaps alluding to the crimson thread
Genesis 38:30
New International Version
30 Then his brother, who had the scarlet thread on his wrist,(A) came out. And he was named Zerah.[a](B)
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- Genesis 38:30 Zerah can mean scarlet or brightness.
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