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Genesis 38:25-27
New International Version
Genesis 38:25-27
New International Version
25 As she was being brought out, she sent a message to her father-in-law. “I am pregnant by the man who owns these,” she said. And she added, “See if you recognize whose seal and cord and staff these are.”(A)
26 Judah recognized them and said, “She is more righteous than I,(B) since I wouldn’t give her to my son Shelah.(C)” And he did not sleep with her again.
27 When the time came for her to give birth, there were twin boys in her womb.(D)
Genesis 38:25-27
English Standard Version
Genesis 38:25-27
English Standard Version
25 As she was being brought out, she sent word to her father-in-law, “By the man to whom these belong, I am pregnant.” And she said, “Please identify whose these are, (A)the signet and the cord and the staff.” 26 Then Judah identified them and said, (B)“She is more righteous than I, since (C)I did not give her to my son Shelah.” And he did not know her again.
27 When the time of her labor came, there were twins in her womb.
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