Genesis 38:4 nasb — Then she conceived again and bore a son and named him Onan.

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"Then she conceived again and bore a son and named him Onan."

— Genesis 38:4, NASB

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“And she conceived again, and bare a son; and she called his name Onan.”
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“She became pregnant again and had another son, whom she named Onan.”
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Genesis 38 — Context

And it came about at that time, that Judah departed from his brothers and visited a certain Adullamite, whose name was Hirah.

Judah saw there a daughter of a certain Canaanite whose name was Shua; and he took her and went in to her.

So she conceived and bore a son and he named him Er.

Then she conceived again and bore a son and named him Onan.

She bore still another son and named him Shelah; and it was at Chezib that she bore him.

Now Judah took a wife for Er his firstborn, and her name was Tamar.

But Er, Judah's firstborn, was evil in the sight of the LORD, so the LORD took his life.

Genesis 38:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 38:4 say?

Genesis 38:4 in the NASB reads: “Then she conceived again and bore a son and named him Onan.”

Where is Genesis 38:4 in the Bible?

Genesis 38:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 38, verse 4.

Who wrote Genesis?

Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.

What is the book of Genesis about?

Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.

What are the major themes of Genesis?

Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 38:4.

What translation should I read Genesis 38:4 in?

Genesis 38:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Genesis 38:4?

Genesis 38:4 reads (NASB): “Then she conceived again and bore a son and named him Onan.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Genesis 38:4 nasb — Then she conceived again and bore a son and named him Onan.

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Genesis 38 — Context

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