Genesis 38:7 net — But Er, Judah’s firstborn, was evil in the LORD’s sight, so the LORD killed him.

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"But Er, Judah’s firstborn, was evil in the LORD’s sight, so the LORD killed him."

— Genesis 38:7, NET Bible

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“And Er, Judah’s firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the Lord; and the Lord slew him.”
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Genesis 38 — Context

She became pregnant again and had another son, whom she named Onan.

Then she had yet another son, whom she named Shelah. She gave birth to him in Kezib.

Judah acquired a wife for Er his firstborn; her name was Tamar.

But Er, Judah’s firstborn, was evil in the LORD’s sight, so the LORD killed him.

Then Judah said to Onan,“Sleep with your brother’s wife and fulfill the duty of a brother-in-law to her so that you may raise up a descendant for your brother.”

But Onan knew that the child would not be considered his. So whenever he slept with his brother’s wife, he wasted his emission on the ground so as not to give his brother a descendant.

What he did was evil in the LORD’s sight, so the LORD killed him too.

Genesis 38:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 38:7 say?

Genesis 38:7 in the NET Bible reads: “But Er, Judah’s firstborn, was evil in the LORD’s sight, so the LORD killed him.”

Where is Genesis 38:7 in the Bible?

Genesis 38:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 38, verse 7.

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 38:7.

What translation should I read Genesis 38:7 in?

Genesis 38:7 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 38:7?

Genesis 38:7 reads (NET): “But Er, Judah’s firstborn, was evil in the LORD’s sight, so the LORD killed him.” 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 38:7 net — But Er, Judah’s firstborn, was evil in the LORD’s sight, so the LORD killed him.

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