Catholic Public Domain Version
"Then, at the moment of birth, there appeared twins in the womb. And so, in the very delivery of the infants, one put forth a hand, on which the midwife tied a scarlet thread, saying, "
— Genesis 38:27, Catholic Public Domain Version
“And it came to pass in the time of her travail, that, behold, twins were in her womb.”
“And it came to pass in the time of her travail, that, behold, twins were in her womb. ”
“It happened in the time of her travail, that behold, twins were in her womb.”
“When it was time for her to give birth, there were twins in her womb.”
“And when she was ready to be brought to bed, there appeared twins in her womb: and in the very delivery of the infants, one put forth a hand, whereon the midwife tied a scarlet thread, saying:”
“And when the time came for her to give birth, it was clear that there were two children in her body.”
“And it came to pass in the time of her travail, that, behold, twins were in her womb.”
And behold, after three months, they reported to Judah, saying, “Tamar, your daughter-in-law, has committed fornication and her abdomen appears to be enlarged.” And Judah said, “Produce her, so that she may be burned.”
But when she was led out to the punishment, she sent to her father-in-law, saying: “I conceived by the man to whom these things belong. Recognize whose ring, and bracelet, and staff this is.”
But he, acknowledging the gifts, said: “She is more just than I am. For I did not deliver her to my son Shelah.” However, he knew her no more.
Then, at the moment of birth, there appeared twins in the womb. And so, in the very delivery of the infants, one put forth a hand, on which the midwife tied a scarlet thread, saying,
“This one will go out first.”
But in truth, drawing back his hand, the other came out. And the woman said, “Why is the partition divided for you?” And for this reason, she called his name Perez.
After this, his brother came out, on whose hand was the scarlet thread. And she called him Zerah.