KJV ORIGINAL
And the thing which he did displeased the LORD: wherefore he slew him also.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
What he did made the LORD angry, so the LORD killed him too.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows that God was deeply displeased with someone's actions and brought judgment by taking their life.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to Onan, who was supposed to fulfill his duty as a brother-in-law to provide an heir for his deceased brother Er by having children with Er's widow, Tamar. Instead, Onan deliberately prevented conception to avoid giving his brother descendants, which was both a violation of family obligation and selfishness. This occurred during the time of the patriarchs, when family lineage and providing heirs was considered sacred duty.
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