27 It came about at the time she was giving birth , that behold , there were twins in her womb . 28 Moreover, it took place while she was giving birth , one put out a hand , and the midwife took and tied a scarlet thread on his hand , saying , "This one came out first ." 29 But it came about as he drew back his hand , that behold , his brother came out. Then she said , "What a breach you have made for yourself!" So he was named e Perez . 30 Afterward his brother came out who had the scarlet thread on his hand ; and he was named e Zerah .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Genesis 38:27-30
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The profligate conduct of Judah and his family.
This chapter gives an account of Judah and his family, and such an account it is, that it seems a wonder that of all Jacob's sons, our Lord should spring out of Judah, John 8:41. What awful examples the Lord proclaims in his punishments, of his utter displeasure at sin! Let us seek grace from God to avoid every appearance of sin. And let that state of humbleness to which Jesus submitted, when he came to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself, in appointing such characters as those here recorded, to be his ancestors, endear the Redeemer to our hearts.