Genesis 38:9

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Onan knew the child would not be his, and when he had sex with Tamar, he made sure that she would not get pregnant.

Cross References

James 4:5

Do you doubt the Scriptures that say, “God truly cares about the Spirit he has put in us”?

James 3:16

Whenever people are jealous or selfish, they cause trouble and do all sorts of cruel things.

Titus 3:3

We used to be stupid, disobedient, and foolish, as well as slaves of all sorts of desires and pleasures. We were evil and jealous. Everyone hated us, and we hated everyone.

James 3:14

But if your heart is full of bitter jealousy and selfishness, don't boast or lie to cover-up the truth.

Proverbs 27:4

An angry person is dangerous, but a jealous person is even worse.

Job 5:2

Envy and jealousy will kill a stupid fool.

Ruth 4:10

You are also witnesses that I have agreed to marry Mahlon's widow Ruth, the Moabite woman. This will keep the property in his family's name, and he will be remembered in this town.

Ruth 1:11

But she replied, “My daughters, why don't you return home? What good will it do you to go with me? Do you think I could have more sons for you to marry?

Genesis 38:10

The LORD wasn't pleased with Onan and took his life too.

Deuteronomy 25:5

Suppose two brothers are living on the same property, when one of them dies without having a son to carry on his name. If this happens, his widow must not marry anyone outside the family. Instead, she must marry her late husband's brother, and their first son will be the legal son of the dead man.