Genesis 38:5

King James Version:

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And she yet again conceived, and bare a son; and called his name Shelah: and he was at Chezib, when she bare him.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Then she conceived yet again and had a son whom she called Shelah; he was in K'ziv when she gave birth to him.

Berean Standard Bible:

Then she gave birth to another son and named him Shelah; it was at Chezib that she gave birth to him.

American Standard Version:

And she yet again bare a son, and called his name Shelah: and he was at Chezib, when she bare him.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And she yet again conceived^{H3254}, and bare^{H3205} a son^{H1121}; and called^{H7121} his name^{H8034} Shelah^{H7956}: and he was at Chezib^{H3580}, when she bare^{H3205} him.

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Commentary for Genesis 38:5

1. Themes:
- Family Dynamics and Lineage: The verse is part of the story of Judah and his family, emphasizing the importance of lineage and offspring in the biblical narrative.
- Divine Providence: The birth of Shelah, like other births in Genesis, reflects the theme of God's providence in continuing the family line despite challenges.
- Moral Choices: This chapter, including verse 5, sets the stage for the moral dilemmas and choices that will affect Judah's family, particularly concerning the later events with Tamar.

2. Historical Context:
- The verse is situated within the broader context of the Joseph narrative, where the focus shifts temporarily to Judah's family.
- Judah, one of Jacob's sons, has moved away from his family and settled among the Canaanites, marrying a Canaanite woman. Shelah is their third son.
- The mention of Chezib, likely a place in the region of Judah, indicates a specific geographical setting, reflecting the family's movement and settlement within the land of Canaan.
- This period reflects the early Israelite experience in Canaan, before the descent into Egypt, highlighting the tribal connections and interactions with the native population.

In summary, Genesis 38:5 continues the theme of family lineage and the fulfillment of the promise of descendants to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It also foreshadows the complex family dynamics that will unfold, while providing a glimpse into the early Hebrew presence in Canaan.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H3254
   There are 207 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָסַף
   Transliteration: yâçaph
   Pronunciation: yaw-saf'
   Description: a primitive root; to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing); add, [idiom] again, [idiom] any more, [idiom] cease, [idiom] come more, [phrase] conceive again, continue, exceed, [idiom] further, [idiom] gather together, get more, give more-over, [idiom] henceforth, increase (more and more), join, [idiom] longer (bring, do, make, much, put), [idiom] (the, much, yet) more (and more), proceed (further), prolong, put, be (strong-) er, [idiom] yet, yield.
   
2. Strong's Number: H3205
   There are 403 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָלַד
   Transliteration: yâlad
   Pronunciation: yaw-lad'
   Description: a primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage; bear, beget, birth(-day), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman).
   
3. Strong's Number: H1121
   There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בֵּן
   Transliteration: bên
   Pronunciation: bane
   Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
   
4. Strong's Number: H7121
   There are 689 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: קָרָא
   Transliteration: qârâʼ
   Pronunciation: kaw-raw'
   Description: a primitive root (rather identical with קָרָא through the idea of accosting a person met); to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications); bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say.
   
5. Strong's Number: H8034
   There are 771 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שֵׁם
   Transliteration: shêm
   Pronunciation: shame
   Description: a primitive word (perhaps rather from through the idea of definite and conspicuous position; compare שָׁמַיִם); an appellation, as amark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character; [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report.
   
6. Strong's Number: H7956
   There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שֵׁלָה
   Transliteration: Shêlâh
   Pronunciation: shay-law'
   Description: the same as שְׁאֵלָה (shortened); request; Shelah, the name of a postdiluvian patriarch and of an Israelite; Shelah.
   
7. Strong's Number: H3580
   There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: כְּזִיב
   Transliteration: Kᵉzîyb
   Pronunciation: kez-eeb'
   Description: from כָּזַב; falsified; Kezib, a place in Palestine; Chezib.