Genesis 38:28

New American Bible - revised edition

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

Cross References

Genesis 25:26

Next his brother came out, gripping Esau’s heel; so he was named Jacob. Isaac was sixty years old when they were born.

Genesis 38:27

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

Genesis 38:29

But as he withdrew his hand, his brother came out; and she said, “What a breach you have made for yourself!” So he was called Perez.