Genesis 38:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 38:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 38:5 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And she yet again conceived, and bare a son; and called his name Shelah: and he was at Chezib, when she bare him." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 38:5 — KJV
“And she yet again conceived, and bare a son; and called his name Shelah: and he was at Chezib, when she bare him.”
— Genesis 38:5 (KJV)
Genesis 38:5 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.
Cross-References for Genesis 38:5
“And she conceived again, and bare a son; and said, Because the LORD hath heard that I was hated, he hath therefore given me this son also: and she called his name Simeon. Simeon: that is, Hearing”
Shares key themes with Genesis 38:5: again, conceived, bare
“And she conceived again, and bare a son; and said, Now this time will my husband be joined unto me, because I have born him three sons: therefore was his name called Levi. Levi: that is, Joined”
Shares key themes with Genesis 38:5: again, conceived, bare
“And she conceived again, and bare a son: and she said, Now will I praise the LORD: therefore she called his name Judah; and left bearing. Judah: that is, Praise left...: Heb. stood from bearing”
Shares key themes with Genesis 38:5: again, conceived, bare
“Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the LORD. when...: Heb. in revolution of days Samuel: that is, Asked of God”
Shares key themes with Genesis 38:5: conceived, bare, son
“And when he went in to his wife, she conceived, and bare a son, and he called his name Beriah, because it went evil with his house.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 38:5: conceived, bare, son
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