Genesis 38:28

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Interconfessional

While she was in labor, one put out a hand; and the midwife took and bound on his hand a crimson thread, saying, “This one came out first.”

Cross References

Genesis 25:26

Afterward his brother came out, with his hand gripping Esau's heel; so he was named Jacob. Isaac was sixty years old when she bore them.

Genesis 38:27

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

Genesis 38:29

But just then he drew back his hand, and out came his brother; and she said, “What a breach you have made for yourself!” Therefore he was named Perez.