Genesis 38:7

“And Er, Judah’s firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD; and the LORD slew him.”

"And Er, Judah’s firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD; and the LORD slew him." - Genesis 38:7
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What does Genesis 38:7 mean?

Genesis 38:7 in the King James Version reads, "And Er, Judah's firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the Lord; and the Lord slew him." This verse comes from the story of Judah and Tamar, which is a fascinating and complex narrative within the larger context of the Book of…

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The Consequences of Wickedness: A Reflection on Genesis 38:7

As we delve into Genesis 38:7, we encounter a brief yet powerful account of Er, the firstborn son of Judah, who was described as "wicked in the sight of the LORD; and the LORD slew him." This verse starkly confronts us with the realities of divine judgment and the moral…

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A Prayer for Understanding and Redemption

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, my heart is heavy with the weight of the stories from Your Word, particularly the life and fate of Er, Judah’s firstborn. In Genesis 38:7, it is recorded, “And Er, Judah's firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD; and the LORD…

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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."