Genesis 38:29

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.

Cross-references

Genesis 46:12 Historical context

Genesis 46:12 lists Perez as a son of Judah who went to Egypt — the child born in this verse and ancestor of David.

Numbers 26:20 Historical context

Numbers 26:20 records the Perezite clan — the descendants of Perez, whose birth is described here.

1 Chronicles 2:4 lists Perez as a son of Judah by Tamar, directly citing the same birth event from Genesis.

1 Chronicles 9:4 traces a descendant back to Perez, confirming his place in Judah's lineage.

Nehemiah 11:4 mentions a man from Perez's descendants, showing Perez as a recognized clan ancestor.

Nehemiah 11:6 counts the descendants of Perez living in Jerusalem, highlighting his ongoing lineage.

Matthew 1:3 Citation

Matthew 1:3 includes Perez in Jesus' genealogy, directly citing him as son of Judah and Tamar.

Luke 3:33 Citation

Luke 3:33 lists Perez in Jesus' genealogy, confirming his place in the messianic line.

Ruth 4:12 Allusion

Ruth 4:12 references Perez's birth as a model for blessing, directly alluding to the Genesis event.

1 Chronicles 4:1 lists Perez first among Judah's descendants, echoing the Genesis record.

1 Chronicles 27:3 identifies a chief officer as a descendant of Perez, affirming the clan's prominence.