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Genesis 38:30

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 38:30 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

Genesis 38:30 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And afterward came out his brother, that had the scarlet thread upon his hand: and his name was called Zarah." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

Genesis 38:30 — KJV

“And afterward came out his brother, that had the scarlet thread upon his hand: and his name was called Zarah.”

— Genesis 38:30 (KJV)

Genesis 38:30 in Context — About the Book of Genesis

Genesis is the book of beginnings — creation, the fall, the flood, and the call of Abraham. It answers the oldest questions: where we came from, why the world is broken, and how God begins His rescue plan through one family. Every major theme in the Bible is planted here as a seed.

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Cross-References for Genesis 38:30

“And after that came his brother out, and his hand took hold on Esau's heel; and his name was called Jacob: and Isaac was threescore years old when she bare them.”

Shares key themes with Genesis 38:30: came, brother, hand

“So they came up to Baalperazim; and David smote them there. Then David said, God hath broken in upon mine enemies by mine hand like the breaking forth of waters: therefore they called the name of that place Baalperazim. Baalperazim: that is, A place of breaches”

Shares key themes with Genesis 38:30: came, hand, name

“And it came to pass, as her soul was in departing, (for she died) that she called his name Benoni: but his father called him Benjamin. Benoni: that is, The son of my sorrow Benjamin: that is, The son of the right hand”

Shares key themes with Genesis 38:30: came, hand, name

“And it came to pass, when she travailed, that the one put out his hand: and the midwife took and bound upon his hand a scarlet thread, saying, This came out first.”

Shares key themes with Genesis 38:30: came, scarlet, thread

“And the child grew, and she brought him unto Pharaoh's daughter, and he became her son. And she called his name Moses: and she said, Because I drew him out of the water. Moses: that is, Drawn out”

Shares key themes with Genesis 38:30: came, name, called

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey