Genesis 38:28

English Standard Version 2016

And when she was in labor, one put out a hand, and the midwife took and tied a scarlet thread on his hand, saying, “This one came out first.”

Cross References

Genesis 38:27

When the time of her labor came, there were twins in her womb.

Genesis 38:29

But as he drew back his hand, behold, his brother came out. And she said, “What a breach you have made for yourself!” Therefore his name was called Perez.

Genesis 25:26

Afterward his brother came out with his hand holding Esau’s heel, so his name was called Jacob. Isaac was sixty years old when she bore them.