Genesis 38:8 cpdv — Therefore, Judah said to his son Onan: “Enter to the wife of your brother, and associate with her, so that you may rais…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Therefore, Judah said to his son Onan: “Enter to the wife of your brother, and associate with her, so that you may raise offspring to your brother.” "

— Genesis 38:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 38 — Context

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Likewise, she bore a third, whom she called Shelah, after whose birth, she ceased to bear any more.

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Then Judah gave a wife to his first born Er, whose name was Tamar.

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And it also happened that Er, the first born of Judah, was wicked in the sight of the Lord and was killed by him.

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Therefore, Judah said to his son Onan: “Enter to the wife of your brother, and associate with her, so that you may raise offspring to your brother.”

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He, knowing that the sons to be born would not be his, when he entered to the wife of his brother, he spilled his seed on the ground, lest children should be born in his brother’s name.

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And for this reason, the Lord struck him down, because he did a detestable thing.

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Because of this matter, Judah said to his daughter-in-law Tamar, “Be a widow in your father’s house, until my son Shelah grows up.” For he was afraid, lest he also might die, just as his brothers did. She went away, and she lived in her father’s house.

Genesis 38:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 38:8 say?
Genesis 38:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Therefore, Judah said to his son Onan: “Enter to the wife of your brother, and associate with her, so that you may raise offspring to your brother.” ”
Where is Genesis 38:8 in the Bible?
Genesis 38:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 38, verse 8.
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 38:8.
What translation should I read Genesis 38:8 in?
Genesis 38:8 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 38:8?
Genesis 38:8 reads (CPDV): “Therefore, Judah said to his son Onan: “Enter to the wife of your brother, and associate with her, so that you may raise offspring to your brother.” ” 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.
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