Genesis 38:4

“And she conceived again, and bare a son; and she called his name Onan.”

"And she conceived again, and bare a son; and she called his name Onan." - Genesis 38:4
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What does Genesis 38:4 mean?

Genesis 38:4 in the King James Version reads, "And she yet again conceived, and bare a son; and she called his name Onan." This verse is a part of the story of Judah and his family, which is found in the book of Genesis. This chapter focuses on the actions of Judah's sons and…

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The Legacy of Onan: Lessons on Obedience and Consequences

Genesis 38:4 (KJV) states, "And she conceived again, and bare a son; and she called his name Onan." This verse, though seemingly straightforward, invites us to a deeper reflection on the themes of legacy, obedience, and the consequences of our actions. The story surrounding the…

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A Prayer of Generational Reflection and Hope

Heavenly Father, As we gather in the sacred space of prayer, our hearts are drawn to the story encapsulated in Genesis 38:4, where it is written: "And she conceived again, and bare a son; and she called his name Onan." Lord, we come before You seeking understanding, wisdom, and…

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Genesis 38:4 - "And she conceived again, and bare a son; and she called his name Onan."
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Genesis 38:6 - "And Judah took a wife for Er his firstborn, whose name was Tamar."
Genesis 38:3 - "And she conceived, and bare a son; and he called his name Er."
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."
Job 38:4-7
Genesis 38:27 - "¶ And it came to pass in the time of her travail, that, behold, twins were in her womb."
Isaiah 38:4 - "¶ Then came the word of the LORD to Isaiah, saying,"
Genesis 38:10 - "And the thing which he did displeased the LORD: wherefore he slew him also."
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 24:38 - "But thou shalt go unto my father's house, and to my kindred, and take a wife unto my son."
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 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."
Numbers 4:38 - "And those that were numbered of the sons of Gershon, throughout their families, and by the house of their fathers,"
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."
1 Chronicles 4:38 - "These mentioned by their names were princes in their families: and the house of their fathers increased greatly."
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."
Psalms 38:4 - "For mine iniquities are gone over mine head: as an heavy burden they are too heavy for me."
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