Genesis 38:5 bbe — Then she had another son, to whom she gave the name Shelah; she was at Chezib when the birth took place.

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"Then she had another son, to whom she gave the name Shelah; she was at Chezib when the birth took place."

— Genesis 38:5, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 38 — Context

And there he saw the daughter of a certain man of Canaan named Shua, and took her as his wife.

And she gave birth to a son, and he gave him the name Er.

And again she gave birth to a son, and he gave him the name Onan.

Then she had another son, to whom she gave the name Shelah; she was at Chezib when the birth took place.

And Judah took a wife for his first son Er, and her name was Tamar.

Now Er, Judah's first son, did evil in the eyes of the Lord, so that he put him to death.

Then Judah said to Onan, Go in to your brother's wife and do what it is right for a husband's brother to do; make her your wife and get offspring for your brother.

Genesis 38:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 38:5 say?

Genesis 38:5 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then she had another son, to whom she gave the name Shelah; she was at Chezib when the birth took place.”

Where is Genesis 38:5 in the Bible?

Genesis 38:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 38, verse 5.

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 38:5.

What translation should I read Genesis 38:5 in?

Genesis 38:5 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 38:5?

Genesis 38:5 reads (BBE): “Then she had another son, to whom she gave the name Shelah; she was at Chezib when the birth took place.” 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 38:5 bbe — Then she had another son, to whom she gave the name Shelah; she was at Chezib when the birth took place.

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