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Genesis 38:3

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And she conceived, and bare a son; and he called his name Er.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

She became pregnant and gave birth to a son, and Judah named him Er.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse simply records the birth of Judah's first son, Er, continuing the family lineage that would eventually lead to important biblical figures.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during the time when Jacob's family was living in Canaan, before they moved to Egypt. Judah, one of Jacob's twelve sons, had married a Canaanite woman, and this verse records the birth of their first child. This genealogical detail becomes significant later in the story, as Er's lineage connects to the royal line of David and ultimately to Jesus.

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