Genesis - 38:3

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3 She conceived, and bore a son; and he named him Er.

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Explanation and meaning of Genesis 38:3.

Differing Translations

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And she conceived, and bare a son; and he called his name Er.
And she conceived, and bore a son, and called his name Her.
And she conceiveth, and beareth a son, and he calleth his name Er;
And she gave birth to a son, and he gave him the name Er.
And she conceived and bore a son, and she called his name Er.
Quae concepit, et peperit filium, et vocavit nomen ejus Her.

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Historical Commentaries

Scholarly Analysis and Interpretation.

And she conceived, and bare a son, and he called his name Er. Which signifies a "watchman": but the reason of the name given by the Targum of Jonathan is,"because he should die without children;''as if it was the same with Ariri, "childless".

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