Genesis 38:27-29

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

²⁷ Now when the time came for her to be delivered, behold, there were twins in her womb.

²⁸ And when she was in labor, one baby put out his hand; and the midwife took his hand and bound upon it a scarlet thread, saying, This baby was born first.

²⁹ But he drew back his hand, and behold, his brother was born first. And she said, What a breaking forth you have made for yourself! Therefore his name was called Perez [breaking forth].^(A)