Genesis 38:29 - Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

But he drawing back his hand, the other came forth. And the woman said: Why is the partition divided for thee? And therefore called his name Phares.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

And it came to pass, as he drew back his hand, that, behold, his brother came out: and she said, How hast thou broken forth? this breach be upon thee: therefore his name was called Pharez.

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Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

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]. [Matt. 1:3.]

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American Standard Version (1901)

And it came to pass, as he drew back his hand, that, behold, his brother came out: and she said, Wherefore hast thou made a breach for thyself? therefore his name was called Perez.

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Common English Bible

As soon as he pulled his hand back, his brother came out, and she said, “You’ve burst out on your own.” So he was named Perez.

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Catholic Public Domain Version

But in truth, drawing back his hand, the other came out. And the woman said, "Why is the partition divided for you?" And for this reason, she called his name Perez.

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