Genesis 38:4
New International Version
She conceived again and gave birth to a son and named him Onan.

New Living Translation
Then she became pregnant again and gave birth to another son, and she named him Onan.

English Standard Version
She conceived again and bore a son, and she called his name Onan.

Berean Standard Bible
Again she conceived and gave birth to a son, and she named him Onan.

King James Bible
And she conceived again, and bare a son; and she called his name Onan.

New King James Version
She conceived again and bore a son, and she called his name Onan.

New American Standard Bible
Then she conceived again and gave birth to a son, and she named him Onan.

NASB 1995
Then she conceived again and bore a son and named him Onan.

NASB 1977
Then she conceived again and bore a son and named him Onan.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then she conceived again and bore a son, and she named him Onan.

Amplified Bible
Then she conceived again and gave birth to a son and named him Onan.

Christian Standard Bible
She conceived again, gave birth to a son, and named him Onan.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
She conceived again, gave birth to a son, and named him Onan.

American Standard Version
And she conceived again, and bare a son; and she called his name Onan.

Contemporary English Version
she named the next one Onan.

English Revised Version
And she conceived again, and bare a son; and she called his name Onan.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
She became pregnant again and gave birth to another son, whom she named Onan.

Good News Translation
She became pregnant again and bore another son and named him Onan.

International Standard Version
Later, she conceived again, bore another son, and named him Onan.

Majority Standard Bible
Again she conceived and gave birth to a son, and she named him Onan.

NET Bible
She became pregnant again and had another son, whom she named Onan.

New Heart English Bible
She conceived again and gave birth to a son, and she named him Onan.

Webster's Bible Translation
And she conceived again, and bore a son; and she called his name Onan.

World English Bible
She conceived again, and bore a son; and she named him Onan.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and she conceives again, and bears a son, and calls his name Onan;

Young's Literal Translation
and she conceiveth again, and beareth a son, and calleth his name Onan;

Smith's Literal Translation
And she will conceive yet again and bear a son, and will call his name Onan.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And conceiving again, she bore a son, and called him Onan.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And conceiving offspring again, having given birth to a son, she called him Onan.

New American Bible
Again she conceived and bore a son, whom she named Onan.

New Revised Standard Version
Again she conceived and bore a son whom she named Onan.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And she conceived again, and bore a son; and he called his name Onan.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And she conceived again and she bore a son, and he called his name Unan.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And she conceived again, and bore a son; and she called his name Onan.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And she conceived and bore a son again; and called his name, Aunan.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Judah and Tamar
3So she conceived and gave birth to a son, and Judah named him Er. 4Again she conceived and gave birth to a son, and she named him Onan. 5Then she gave birth to another son and named him Shelah; it was at Chezib that she gave birth to him.…

Cross References
Genesis 46:12
The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, Shelah, Perez, and Zerah; but Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan. The sons of Perez: Hezron and Hamul.

Numbers 26:19
The sons of Judah were Er and Onan, but they died in the land of Canaan.

1 Chronicles 2:3
The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, and Shelah. These three were born to him by Bath-shua the Canaanite. Er, Judah’s firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD. So the LORD put him to death.

Ruth 4:12
And may your house become like the house of Perez, whom Tamar bore to Judah, because of the offspring the LORD will give you by this young woman.”

Matthew 1:3
Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram.

Luke 3:33
the son of Amminadab, the son of Admin, the son of Arni, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah,

Deuteronomy 25:5-6
When brothers dwell together and one of them dies without a son, the widow must not marry outside the family. Her husband’s brother is to take her as his wife and fulfill the duty of a brother-in-law for her. / The first son she bears will carry on the name of the dead brother, so that his name will not be blotted out from Israel.

Leviticus 18:16
You must not have sexual relations with your brother’s wife; that would shame your brother.

Leviticus 20:21
If a man marries his brother’s wife, it is an act of impurity. He has uncovered the nakedness of his brother; they shall be childless.

Deuteronomy 25:7-10
But if the man does not want to marry his brother’s widow, she is to go to the elders at the city gate and say, “My husband’s brother refuses to preserve his brother’s name in Israel. He is not willing to perform the duty of a brother-in-law for me.” / Then the elders of his city shall summon him and speak with him. If he persists and says, “I do not want to marry her,” / his brother’s widow shall go up to him in the presence of the elders, remove his sandal, spit in his face, and declare, “This is what is done to the man who will not maintain his brother’s line.” ...

1 Samuel 24:21
So now, swear to me by the LORD that you will not cut off my descendants or wipe out my name from my father’s house.”

2 Samuel 13:13
Where could I ever take my shame? And you would be like one of the fools in Israel! Please speak to the king, for he will not withhold me from you.”

1 Kings 2:24
And now, as surely as the LORD lives—the One who established me, who set me on the throne of my father David, and who founded for me a dynasty as He promised—surely Adonijah shall be put to death today!”

1 Chronicles 4:21
The sons of Shelah son of Judah: Er the father of Lecah, Laadah the father of Mareshah and the clans of the linen workers at Beth-ashbea,

Hosea 4:14
I will not punish your daughters when they prostitute themselves, nor your daughters-in-law when they commit adultery. For the men themselves go off with prostitutes and offer sacrifices with shrine prostitutes. So a people without understanding will come to ruin.


Treasury of Scripture

And she conceived again, and bore a son; and she called his name Onan.

A.

Genesis 46:12
And the sons of Judah; Er, and Onan, and Shelah, and Pharez, and Zerah: but Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan. And the sons of Pharez were Hezron and Hamul.

Numbers 26:19
The sons of Judah were Er and Onan: and Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan.

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Genesis 38
1. Judah begets Er, Onan, and Shelah.
6. Er's marriage with Tamar, and death.
8. The trespass of Onan.
11. Tamar is reserved for Shelah.
12. Judah's wife dies.
13. Tamar deceives Judah.
27. She bears twins, Pharez and Zarah.














Again she conceived
The phrase "again she conceived" indicates a continuation of the narrative of Judah's family line. The Hebrew root for "conceived" is "הרה" (harah), which signifies the beginning of life and the fulfillment of God's command to "be fruitful and multiply" (Genesis 1:28). This phrase underscores the importance of lineage and the perpetuation of family heritage, which is a recurring theme in the Bible. It reflects God's providence and the unfolding of His divine plan through human generations.

and gave birth to a son
The act of giving birth is a significant event in biblical narratives, often marking the continuation of a covenantal promise. The Hebrew word for "gave birth" is "ילד" (yalad), which is frequently used in genealogical records to trace the lineage of key biblical figures. This phrase highlights the blessing of children as a gift from God and the hope for the future they represent. In the context of Judah's family, each birth is a step in the unfolding account of the Israelite people.

and she named him Onan
Naming in the Bible often carries deep significance, reflecting character, destiny, or circumstances surrounding a birth. The name "Onan" is derived from the Hebrew root "און" (on), which can mean "vigorous" or "strong." However, Onan's later actions in the narrative reveal a complexity that contrasts with the potential positive connotations of his name. This highlights a biblical theme where names can foreshadow or contrast with a person's life choices and character. The act of naming by the mother also emphasizes the maternal role in shaping identity and legacy within the family structure.

Verse 4. - And she conceived again, and bare a son; and she called his name Onan - "Strength" (Gesenius). The naming of a child by its mother a peculiarity of the so-called Jehovist; but vide Genesis 16:15.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Again
ע֖וֹד (‘ō·wḏ)
Adverb
Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more

she conceived
וַתַּ֥הַר (wat·ta·har)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 2029: To conceive, become pregnant

and gave birth to
וַתֵּ֣לֶד (wat·tê·leḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

a son,
בֵּ֑ן (bên)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

and she named
וַתִּקְרָ֥א (wat·tiq·rā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read

him
שְׁמ֖וֹ (šə·mōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8034: A name

Onan.
אוֹנָֽן׃ (’ō·w·nān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 209: Onan -- 'vigorous', a son of Judah


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