Genesis 38:28

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

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

Cross References

Genesis 38:27

When the time of her delivery 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 forth, and his hand had taken hold of Esau's heel; so his name was called Jacob. Isaac was sixty years old when she bore them.