Genesis 38:28

Modern English Version

While she was giving birth, one put out his hand, and the midwife took and tied on his hand a scarlet thread, saying, “This one came out first.”

Cross References

Genesis 38:27

When it was time for her to give birth, there were twins in her womb.

Genesis 38:29

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

Genesis 25:26

After that his brother came out, and his hand took hold of Esau’s heel, so he was named Jacob. Isaac was sixty years old when she bore them.