Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Judah got a wife for Er, his firstborn, and her name was Tamar. New Living Translation In the course of time, Judah arranged for his firstborn son, Er, to marry a young woman named Tamar. English Standard Version And Judah took a wife for Er his firstborn, and her name was Tamar. Berean Standard Bible Now Judah acquired a wife for Er, his firstborn, and her name was Tamar. King James Bible And Judah took a wife for Er his firstborn, whose name was Tamar. New King James Version Then Judah took a wife for Er his firstborn, and her name was Tamar. New American Standard Bible Now Judah took a wife for Er his firstborn, and her name was Tamar. NASB 1995 Now Judah took a wife for Er his firstborn, and her name was Tamar. NASB 1977 Now Judah took a wife for Er his first-born, and her name was Tamar. Legacy Standard Bible Then Judah took a wife for Er his firstborn, and her name was Tamar. Amplified Bible Now Judah took a wife for Er his firstborn; her name was Tamar. Christian Standard Bible Judah got a wife for Er, his firstborn, and her name was Tamar. Holman Christian Standard Bible Judah got a wife for Er, his firstborn, and her name was Tamar. American Standard Version And Judah took a wife for Er his first-born, and her name was Tamar. Contemporary English Version Later, Judah chose Tamar as a wife for Er, his oldest son. English Revised Version And Judah took a wife for Er his firstborn, and her name was Tamar. GOD'S WORD® Translation Judah chose a wife for his firstborn son Er. Her name was Tamar. Good News Translation For his first son Er, Judah got a wife whose name was Tamar. International Standard Version Judah found a wife for his oldest son Er. Her name was Tamar. Majority Standard Bible Now Judah acquired a wife for Er, his firstborn, and her name was Tamar. NET Bible Judah acquired a wife for Er his firstborn; her name was Tamar. New Heart English Bible And Judah got a wife for Er, his firstborn, and her name was Tamar. Webster's Bible Translation And Judah took a wife for Er his first-born, whose name was Tamar. World English Bible Judah took a wife for Er, his firstborn, and her name was Tamar. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Judah takes a wife for Er, his firstborn, and her name [is] Tamar; Young's Literal Translation And Judah taketh a wife for Er, his first-born, and her name is Tamar; Smith's Literal Translation And Judah will take a wife for Er his first-born, and her name Tamar. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Juda took a wife for Her his firstborn, whose name was Thamar. Catholic Public Domain Version Then Judah gave a wife to his first born Er, whose name was Tamar. New American Bible Judah got a wife named Tamar for his firstborn, Er. New Revised Standard Version Judah took a wife for Er his firstborn; her name was Tamar. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Judah took a wife for Er, his first-born, whose name was Tamar. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Yehuda took a woman for Eyr, his firstborn, and her name was Tamar. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Judah took a wife for Er his first-born, and her name was Tamar. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Judas took a wife for Er his first-born, whose name was Thamar. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Judah and Tamar…5Then she gave birth to another son and named him Shelah; it was at Chezib that she gave birth to him. 6Now Judah acquired a wife for Er, his firstborn, and her name was Tamar. 7But Er, Judah’s firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD; so the LORD put him to death.… Cross References Matthew 1:3 Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. Ruth 4:12 And may your house become like the house of Perez, whom Tamar bore to Judah, because of the offspring the LORD will give you by this young woman.” 1 Chronicles 2:4 Tamar, Judah’s daughter-in-law, bore to him Perez and Zerah. Judah had five sons in all. Numbers 26:19 The sons of Judah were Er and Onan, but they died in the land of Canaan. Deuteronomy 25:5-6 When brothers dwell together and one of them dies without a son, the widow must not marry outside the family. Her husband’s brother is to take her as his wife and fulfill the duty of a brother-in-law for her. / The first son she bears will carry on the name of the dead brother, so that his name will not be blotted out from Israel. Matthew 22:24 “Teacher,” they said, “Moses declared that if a man dies without having children, his brother is to marry the widow and raise up offspring for him. Mark 12:19 “Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies and leaves a wife but no children, the man is to marry his brother’s widow and raise up offspring for him. Luke 20:28 “Teacher,” they said, “Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies and leaves a wife but no children, the man is to marry his brother’s widow and raise up offspring for him. 1 Corinthians 5:1 It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is intolerable even among pagans: A man has his father’s wife. 1 Corinthians 7:39 A wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, as long as he belongs to the Lord. Romans 7:2 For instance, a married woman is bound by law to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is released from the law of marriage. Leviticus 18:16 You must not have sexual relations with your brother’s wife; that would shame your brother. Leviticus 20:21 If a man marries his brother’s wife, it is an act of impurity. He has uncovered the nakedness of his brother; they shall be childless. Deuteronomy 25:7-10 But if the man does not want to marry his brother’s widow, she is to go to the elders at the city gate and say, “My husband’s brother refuses to preserve his brother’s name in Israel. He is not willing to perform the duty of a brother-in-law for me.” / Then the elders of his city shall summon him and speak with him. If he persists and says, “I do not want to marry her,” / his brother’s widow shall go up to him in the presence of the elders, remove his sandal, spit in his face, and declare, “This is what is done to the man who will not maintain his brother’s line.” ... Genesis 46:12 The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, Shelah, Perez, and Zerah; but Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan. The sons of Perez: Hezron and Hamul. Treasury of Scripture And Judah took a wife for Er his firstborn, whose name was Tamar. took. Genesis 21:21 And he dwelt in the wilderness of Paran: and his mother took him a wife out of the land of Egypt. Genesis 24:3 And I will make thee swear by the LORD, the God of heaven, and the God of the earth, that thou shalt not take a wife unto my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I dwell: Tamar. Matthew 1:3 And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram; Jump to Previous Er First Firstborn First-Born Judah Tamar WifeJump to Next Er First Firstborn First-Born Judah Tamar WifeGenesis 38 1. Judah begets Er, Onan, and Shelah.6. Er's marriage with Tamar, and death. 8. The trespass of Onan. 11. Tamar is reserved for Shelah. 12. Judah's wife dies. 13. Tamar deceives Judah. 27. She bears twins, Pharez and Zarah. Now Judah acquired a wife for Er, his firstborn In the ancient Near Eastern culture, it was customary for parents to arrange marriages for their children. Judah, as the patriarch of his family, took the responsibility of finding a suitable wife for his firstborn son, Er. This reflects the patriarchal structure of the society, where fathers had significant authority over family matters. The act of acquiring a wife also underscores the importance of lineage and inheritance, as the firstborn son held a special status in terms of family legacy and property rights. This practice is seen throughout the Old Testament, such as in the marriages arranged by Abraham for Isaac and by Isaac for Jacob. and her name was Tamar Persons / Places / Events 1. JudahThe fourth son of Jacob and Leah, Judah is a central figure in this chapter. He is the father of Er, Onan, and Shelah, and his actions and decisions significantly impact the account. 2. Er The firstborn son of Judah, Er is described in Genesis 38:6 as the husband of Tamar. His life is brief in the biblical account, as he is soon judged by God for his wickedness. 3. Tamar The wife of Er, Tamar is a key figure in this chapter. Her account unfolds with themes of justice, righteousness, and the continuation of lineage. 4. Canaan The land where Judah and his family reside during this time. It is significant as the setting for the events of Genesis 38. Teaching Points The Importance of RighteousnessEr's wickedness led to his downfall. This serves as a reminder of the importance of living a life that aligns with God's standards. God's Sovereignty in Lineage Despite human failings, God's plan for the lineage of Judah, which ultimately leads to Christ, is fulfilled. This demonstrates God's sovereignty and faithfulness. The Role of Women in God's Plan Tamar's account highlights the significant role women play in God's redemptive history. Her actions, though unconventional, are pivotal in the continuation of Judah's line. Justice and Righteousness The account challenges us to consider what true justice and righteousness look like, especially in complex family dynamics.Verse 6. - And Judah took a wife (cf. Genesis 21:21; Genesis 24:4) for Er his firstborn, - "by the early marriage of his sons Judah seems to have intended to prevent in them a germinating corruption (Lange) - whose name as Tamar - "Palm tree" (Gesenius). Though the name was Shemitic, it does not follow that the person was. Cf. Melchisedeck and Abimelech. Yet she is not expressly called a Canaanite, though it is more than probable she was. Lange conjectures that she may have been of Philistine descent, and thinks the narrative intends to convey the impression that she was a woman of extraordinary character. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Now Judahיְהוּדָ֛ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites acquired וַיִּקַּ֧ח (way·yiq·qaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3947: To take a wife אִשָּׁ֖ה (’iš·šāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female for Er, לְעֵ֣ר (lə·‘êr) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6147: Er -- two men of Judah his firstborn, בְּכוֹר֑וֹ (bə·ḵō·w·rōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1060: Firstborn, chief and her name וּשְׁמָ֖הּ (ū·šə·māh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 8034: A name was Tamar. תָּמָֽר׃ (tā·mār) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 8559: Tamar -- daughter-in-law of Judah, also two Israelite women, also a place South of the Dead Sea Links Genesis 38:6 NIVGenesis 38:6 NLT Genesis 38:6 ESV Genesis 38:6 NASB Genesis 38:6 KJV Genesis 38:6 BibleApps.com Genesis 38:6 Biblia Paralela Genesis 38:6 Chinese Bible Genesis 38:6 French Bible Genesis 38:6 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 38:6 Judah took a wife for Er his (Gen. 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