Genesis 38:29

German (Die Heilige Schrift (Schlachter 1951))

Als dieser aber seine Hand wieder hineinzog, siehe, da kam sein Bruder heraus. Und sie sprach: Warum hast du dir einen solchen Riß gemacht? Und man hieß ihn Perez.

Was bedeutet das?

This verse describes the birth of twin brothers, Perez and Zerah. When Zerah's hand came out first, the midwife tied a scarlet thread on it. But Zerah pulled his hand back, and Perez was born first. The mother named Perez, meaning 'breach' or 'breakthrough', because he broke through to be born first.

Für Kinder erklärt

Imagine two friends racing to the finish line. One friend got his hand to the line first, but then moved back. The other friend then got to the line first. The winner was called 'First Across the Line', just like Perez means 'breakthrough'.

Historischer Hintergrund

Genesis was written by Moses around 1400 BC. This passage is part of the larger narrative of Judah's family line, which includes Perez, an ancestor of King David and Jesus. The story reflects the cultural norms and practices of ancient Near Eastern societies.

Anwendung für heute

In modern life, this story can teach us about perseverance and the importance of being the first to act. Just like Perez, who pushed through to be born first, we can strive to be proactive in our efforts and not let fear hold us back.

Themen

• ancestry
• birth
• perseverance
• narrative
• genealogy
• prophesy

Verwandte Verse

• Genesis 46:12
• Ruth 4:18-22
• Matthew 1:3
• Luke 3:33
• Numbers 26:20

Häufige Fragen

Why was Perez named 'breach'?

Perez was named 'breach' because he broke through to be born first, showing perseverance and initiative.

What is the significance of the scarlet thread?

The scarlet thread was tied to Zerah's hand to mark him as the firstborn. Its absence on Perez's hand highlighted his unexpected birth order.

How does this story relate to Jesus?

Perez is an ancestor of King David and Jesus, making this story significant in tracing the lineage of the Messiah.

What does this story teach us about perseverance?

The story teaches us to persevere and not let obstacles hold us back, as Perez did by being the first to be born despite initial setbacks.