King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And the sons of Judah; Er, and Onan, and Shelah, and Pharez, and Zerah: but Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan. And the sons of Pharez were Hezron and Hamul.
Complete Jewish Bible:
The sons of Y'hudah: 'Er, Onan, Shelah, Peretz and Zerach; but 'Er and Onan died in the land of Kena'an. The sons of Peretz were Hetzron and Hamul.
Berean Standard Bible:
The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, Shelah, Perez, and Zerah; but Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan. The sons of Perez: Hezron and Hamul.
American Standard Version:
And the sons of Judah: Er, and Onan, and Shelah, and Perez, and Zerah; but Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan. And the sons of Perez were Hezron and Hamul.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And the sons{H1121} of Judah{H3063}; Er{H6147}, and Onan{H209}, and Shelah{H7956}, and Pharez{H6557}, and Zerah{H2226}: but Er{H6147} and Onan{H209} died{H4191} in the land{H776} of Canaan{H3667}. And the sons{H1121} of Pharez{H6557} were Hezron{H2696} and Hamul{H2538}.
Cross-References (KJV):
1 Chronicles 4:21
- The sons of Shelah the son of Judah [were], Er the father of Lecah, and Laadah the father of Mareshah, and the families of the house of them that wrought fine linen, of the house of Ashbea,
Genesis 38:7
- And Er, Judah's firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD; and the LORD slew him.
Genesis 29:35
- And she conceived again, and bare a son: and she said, Now will I praise the LORD: therefore she called his name Judah; and left bearing.
Genesis 38:10
- And the thing which he did displeased the LORD: wherefore he slew him also.
Revelation 5:5
- And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.
Genesis 38:24
- ¶ And it came to pass about three months after, that it was told Judah, saying, Tamar thy daughter in law hath played the harlot; and also, behold, she [is] with child by whoredom. And Judah said, Bring her forth, and let her be burnt.
Genesis 38:30
- And afterward came out his brother, that had the scarlet thread upon his hand: and his name was called Zarah.
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Commentary for Genesis 46:12
Genesis 46:12 is a verse that outlines the descendants of Judah, one of the twelve sons of Jacob (also known as Israel). This verse is part of a larger passage that lists the family members who traveled with Jacob to Egypt during a time of severe famine. The historical context of this migration is crucial, as it sets the stage for the Israelites' sojourn in Egypt, which eventually leads to their enslavement and the central narrative of the Exodus.
The verse specifically mentions Judah's sons: Er, Onan, Shelah, Perez (also spelled Pharez), and Zerah. It notes that Er and Onan had died in the land of Canaan, which is significant because their deaths are associated with a narrative found in Genesis 38. In that chapter, Er and Onan are struck down by God for their wickedness, and their untimely deaths are part of a complex story involving familial obligations, the practice of levirate marriage, and divine judgment.
Perez and Zerah are twins born to Judah and his daughter-in-law Tamar, a story that also unfolds in Genesis 38. Perez, in particular, is significant as he is an ancestor of King David and, consequently, of Jesus Christ, according to the genealogies found in the books of Ruth and Matthew. The mention of Perez's sons, Hezron and Hamul, continues the lineage that leads to the Davidic line, emphasizing the importance of Judah's descendants in the unfolding story of the Israelite nation.
In summary, Genesis 46:12 provides a snapshot of the family of Judah, highlighting the themes of lineage, divine intervention, and the continuity of the chosen line that are central to the narrative of the Bible. It reflects the broader theme of God's providence in guiding the ancestral line of Israel, despite human foibles and tragedies, toward the fulfillment of His promises to the patriarchs.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- 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. - Strong's Number: H3063
There are 754 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהוּדָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhûwdâh
Pronunciation: yeh-hoo-daw'
Description: from יָדָה; celebrated; Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory; Judah. - Strong's Number: H6147
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֵר
Transliteration: ʻÊr
Pronunciation: ayr
Description: from עוּר; watchful; Er, the name of two Israelites; Er. - Strong's Number: H209
There are 395 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אוֹנָן
Transliteration: ʼÔwnân
Pronunciation: o-nawn'
Description: a variation of אוֹנוֹ; strong; Onan, a son of Judah; Onan. - 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. - Strong's Number: H6557
There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פֶּרֶץ
Transliteration: Perets
Pronunciation: peh'-rets
Description: the same as פֶּרֶץ; Perets, the name of two Israelites; Perez, Pharez. - Strong's Number: H2226
There are 21 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זֶרַח
Transliteration: Zerach
Pronunciation: zeh'-rakh
Description: the same as זֶרַח; Zerach, the name of three Israelites, also of an Idumaean and an Ethiopian prince; Zarah, Zerah. - Strong's Number: H4191
There are 694 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מוּת
Transliteration: mûwth
Pronunciation: mooth
Description: a primitive root; to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill; [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to, be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), [idiom] must needs, slay, [idiom] surely, [idiom] very suddenly, [idiom] in (no) wise. - Strong's Number: H776
There are 2739 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶרֶץ
Transliteration: ʼerets
Pronunciation: eh'-rets
Description: from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land); [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. - Strong's Number: H3667
There are 91 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כְּנַעַן
Transliteration: Kᵉnaʻan
Pronunciation: ken-ah'-an
Description: from כָּנַע; humiliated; Kenaan, a son a Ham; also the country inhabited by him; Canaan, merchant, traffick. - Strong's Number: H2696
There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֶצְרוֹן
Transliteration: Chetsrôwn
Pronunciation: khets-rone'
Description: from חָצֵר; court-yard; Chetsron, the name of a place in Palestine; also of two Israelites; Hezron. - Strong's Number: H2538
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָמוּל
Transliteration: Châmûwl
Pronunciation: khaw-mool'
Description: from חָמַל; pitied; Chamul, an Israelite; Hamul.