Genesis 38:28

The Passion Translation

While she was in labor, one hand popped out, so the midwife wrapped a crimson thread around its wrist, 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 immediately, he drew his hand back, and out came his brother; and she said, “Look how you have broken out of the womb!” So, he was named Perez, the one who breaks through.

Genesis 25:26

And his brother came out with his hand grasping Esau’s heel; so, they named him Jacob. Isaac was sixty when the twins were born.