Genesis 38:3

“And she conceived, and bare a son; and he called his name Er.”

"And she conceived, and bare a son; and he called his name Er." - Genesis 38:3
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What does Genesis 38:3 mean?

Genesis 38:3 (KJV) states, "And she conceived, and bare a son; and he called his name Er." This verse is part of the story of Judah and his family in the book of Genesis. The story of Judah is a complex and controversial one, filled with themes of family, betrayal, redemption…

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The Birth of Purpose: Reflecting on Er's Legacy

In Genesis 38:3, we find a significant moment captured in a few short words, yet the implications of this passage resonate deeply within the grand narrative of God's plan for humanity. "And she conceived, and bare a son; and he called his name Er." At first glance, this verse…

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A Prayer for New Beginnings: Embracing God's Will

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I lift my heart in worship, acknowledging Your supreme sovereignty over all life. In Genesis 38:3, we hear the testimony of Tamar as she conceived and bare a son, naming him Er. In this seemingly simple act, I see Your divine purpose…

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Genesis 38:3 - "And she conceived, and bare a son; and he called his name Er."
Genesis 19-38
Genesis 24-38
Genesis 38:6 - "And Judah took a wife for Er his firstborn, whose name was Tamar."
Genesis 38:7 - "And Er, Judah's firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD; and the LORD slew him."
Genesis 36:38 - "And Saul died, and Baal-hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead."
Ezekiel 38:1-3
Genesis 38:27 - "¶ And it came to pass in the time of her travail, that, behold, twins were in her womb."
Genesis 38:4 - "And she conceived again, and bare a son; and she called his name Onan."
Genesis 38:10 - "And the thing which he did displeased the LORD: wherefore he slew him also."
Lamentations 3:38 - "Out of the mouth of the most High proceedeth not evil and good?"
Genesis 38:21 - "Then he asked the men of that place, saying, Where is the harlot, that was openly by the way side? And they said, There was no harlot in this place."
Genesis 41:38 - "And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?"
Genesis 38:19 - "And she arose, and went away, and laid by her vail from her, and put on the garments of her widowhood."
Genesis 38:22 - "And he returned to Judah, and said, I cannot find her; and also the men of the place said, that there was no harlot in this place."
Genesis 38:2 - "And Judah saw there a daughter of a certain Canaanite, whose name was Shuah; and he took her, and went in unto her."
Genesis 38:15 - "When Judah saw her, he thought her to be an harlot; because she had covered her face."
Genesis 24:38 - "But thou shalt go unto my father's house, and to my kindred, and take a wife unto my son."
Genesis 38:1 - "And it came to pass at that time, that Judah went down from his brethren, and turned in to a certain Adullamite, whose name was Hirah."
Genesis 38:30 - "And afterward came out his brother, that had the scarlet thread upon his hand: and his name was called Zarah."
Genesis 38:20 - "And Judah sent the kid by the hand of his friend the Adullamite, to receive his pledge from the woman's hand: but he found her not."
Genesis 38:5 - "And she yet again conceived, and bare a son; and called his name Shelah: and he was at Chezib, when she bare him."
Genesis 38:8 - "And Judah said unto Onan, Go in unto thy brother's wife, and marry her, and raise up seed to thy brother."
Genesis 19:38 - "And the younger, she also bare a son, and called his name Ben-ammi: the same is the father of the children of Ammon unto this day."
Genesis 38:23 - "And Judah said, Let her take it to her, lest we be shamed: behold, I sent this kid, and thou hast not found her."
Genesis 38:13 - "And it was told Tamar, saying, Behold thy father in law goeth up to Timnath to shear his sheep." respectful, symbolic bible verse art
Luke 3:38 - "Which was the son of Enos, which was the son of Seth, which was the son of Adam, which was the son of God."
Genesis 38:17 - "And he said, I will send thee a kid from the flock. And she said, Wilt thou give me a pledge, till thou send it?"
Job 38:3 - "Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, and answer thou me."