Genesis 38:6-8
New American Standard Bible
6 Now Judah took a wife for Er his firstborn, and her name was Tamar. 7 But (A)Er, Judah’s firstborn, was evil in the sight of the Lord, so the Lord took his life. 8 Then Judah said to Onan, “(B)Have relations with your brother’s wife and perform your duty as a brother-in-law to her, and raise up a [a]child for your brother.”
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Genesis 38:6-8
New International Version
6 Judah got a wife for Er, his firstborn, and her name was Tamar.(A) 7 But Er, Judah’s firstborn, was wicked in the Lord’s sight;(B) so the Lord put him to death.(C)
8 Then Judah said to Onan, “Sleep with your brother’s wife and fulfill your duty to her as a brother-in-law to raise up offspring for your brother.”(D)
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