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Perez was the father of Hezron. Hezron was the father of Ram. <a href="/esv/matthew/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> and Judah the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, and Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram, <a href="/bsb/matthew/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. <a href="/blb/matthew/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Judah begat Perez and Zerah out of Tamar, and Perez begat Hezron, and Hezron begat Ram. <a href="/kjv/matthew/1.htm">King James Bible</a> And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram; <a href="/nkjv/matthew/1.htm">New King James Version</a> Judah begot Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez begot Hezron, and Hezron begot Ram. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Judah fathered Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez fathered Hezron, and Hezron fathered Ram. <a href="/nasb/matthew/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez was the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and to Judah were born Perez and Zerah by Tamar; and to Perez was born Hezron; and to Hezron, Ram; <a href="/lsb/matthew/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, and Perez was the father of Hezron, and Hezron was the father of Ram. <a href="/amp/matthew/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez was the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. <a href="/csb/matthew/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Judah fathered Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez fathered Hezron, Hezron fathered Aram, <a href="/hcsb/matthew/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Judah fathered Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez fathered Hezron, Hezron fathered Aram, <a href="/asv/matthew/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> and Judah begat Perez and Zerah of Tamar; and Perez begat Hezron; and Hezron begat Ram; <a href="/erv/matthew/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> and Judah begat Perez and Zerah of Tamar; and Perez begat Hezron; and Hezron begat Ram; <a href="/gwt/matthew/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> [Judah] and [Tamar]were the father and mother of Perez and Zerah. [Perez] was the father of Hezron, [Hezron] the father of Ram, <a href="/isv/matthew/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> Judah fathered Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez fathered Hezron, Hezron fathered Aram, <a href="/msb/matthew/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. <a href="/net/matthew/1.htm">NET Bible</a> Judah the father of Perez and Zerah (by Tamar), Perez the father of Hezron, Hezron the father of Ram, <a href="/nheb/matthew/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, and Perez was the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram, <a href="/wbt/matthew/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Judah begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram; <a href="/wey/matthew/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Judah was the father (by Tamar) <a href="/web/matthew/1.htm">World English Bible</a> Judah became the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar. Perez became the father of Hezron. Hezron became the father of Ram. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Judah begot Perez and Zerah of Tamar, and Perez begot Hezron, and Hezron begot Ram, <a href="/blb/matthew/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Judah begat Perez and Zerah out of Tamar, and Perez begat Hezron, and Hezron begat Ram. <a href="/ylt/matthew/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Judah begat Pharez and Zarah of Tamar, and Pharez begat Hezron, and Hezron begat Ram, <a href="/slt/matthew/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Judas begot Phares and Zara of Thamar. And Phares begot Esron. And Esron begot Aram. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Judah conceived Perez and Zerah by Tamar. And Perez conceived Hezron. And Hezron conceived Ram. <a href="/nabre/matthew/1.htm">New American Bible</a> Judah became the father of Perez and Zerah, whose mother was Tamar. Perez became the father of Hezron, Hezron the father of Ram, <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and Judah the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, and Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Aram,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Judah begot Perez and Zerah of his wife Tamar; Perez begot Hezron; Hezron begot Aram; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Yehuda begot Pharez and Zarah from Tamar. Pharez begot Hezron, Hezron begot Aram.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Judah begot Phares and Zarah of Thamar: Phares begot Hezron: Hezron begot Aram: <a href="/godbey/matthew/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Judah begat Phares and Zara from Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram; <a href="/haweis/matthew/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and Judas begat Phares, and Zara of Thamar, and Phares begat Esrom, and Esrom begat Aram; <a href="/mace/matthew/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> And Judas the father of Phares and Zara by Thamar, and Phares the father of Esrom, Esrom the father of Aram. <a href="/wey/matthew/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Judah was the father (by Tamar) <a href="/worrell/matthew/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and Judah begat Pharez and Zarah of Tamar; and Pharez begat Hezrom; and Hezrom begat Aram; <a href="/worsley/matthew/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and Judah had Phares and Zara by Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom, <a href="/parallel/matthew/1-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=15" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/1.htm">The Genealogy of Jesus</a> …2Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. 3<a href="/greek/2455.htm" title="2455: Ioudas (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Judas, the name of ten Israelites; also of the posterity of one of them and its region.">Judah</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/1080.htm" title="1080: egennēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.">was the father of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5329.htm" title="5329: Phares (N-AMS) -- Perez, son of Judah and one of the ancestors of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Phares, an Israelite.">Perez</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2196.htm" title="2196: Zara (N-AMS) -- Zerah, son of Judah and Tamar. Of Hebrew origin; Zara, an Israelite.">Zerah</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">by</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2283.htm" title="2283: Thamar (N-GFS) -- Tamar, mother of Perez and Zerah by Judah, son of Jacob. Of Hebrew origin; Thamar, an Israelitess.">Tamar,</a> <a href="/greek/5329.htm" title="5329: Phares (N-NMS) -- Perez, son of Judah and one of the ancestors of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Phares, an Israelite.">Perez</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/1080.htm" title="1080: egennēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.">the father of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2074.htm" title="2074: Hesrōm (N-AMS) -- Hezron, son of Perez, father of Ram. Of Hebrew origin; Esrom, an Israelite.">Hezron,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">and</a> <a href="/greek/2074.htm" title="2074: Hesrōm (N-NMS) -- Hezron, son of Perez, father of Ram. Of Hebrew origin; Esrom, an Israelite.">Hezron</a> <a href="/greek/1080.htm" title="1080: egennēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.">the father of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/689.htm" title="689: Aram (N-AMS) -- Ram, son of Hezron and father of Amminadab. Of Hebrew origin; Aram, an Israelite.">Ram.</a> 4Ram was the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/38-27.htm">Genesis 38:27-30</a> When the time came for Tamar to give birth, there were twins in her womb. / And as she was giving birth, one of them put out his hand; so the midwife took a scarlet thread and tied it around his wrist. “This one came out first,” she announced. / But when he pulled his hand back and his brother came out, she said, “You have broken out first!” So he was named Perez. ... <a href="/ruth/4-18.htm">Ruth 4:18-22</a> Now these are the generations of Perez: Perez was the father of Hezron, / Hezron was the father of Ram, Ram was the father of Amminadab, / Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, Nahshon was the father of Salmon, ... <a href="/1_chronicles/2-4.htm">1 Chronicles 2:4</a> Tamar, Judah’s daughter-in-law, bore to him Perez and Zerah. Judah had five sons in all. <a href="/luke/3-33.htm">Luke 3:33</a> the son of Amminadab, the son of Admin, the son of Arni, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah, <a href="/genesis/38-6.htm">Genesis 38:6-11</a> Now Judah acquired a wife for Er, his firstborn, and her name was Tamar. / But Er, Judah’s firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD; so the LORD put him to death. / Then Judah said to Onan, “Sleep with your brother’s wife. Perform your duty as her brother-in-law and raise up offspring for your brother.” ... <a href="/genesis/46-12.htm">Genesis 46:12</a> 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. <a href="/numbers/26-19.htm">Numbers 26:19-22</a> The sons of Judah were Er and Onan, but they died in the land of Canaan. / These were the descendants of Judah by their clans: The Shelanite clan from Shelah, the Perezite clan from Perez, and the Zerahite clan from Zerah. / And these were the descendants of Perez: the Hezronite clan from Hezron and the Hamulite clan from Hamul. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/4-21.htm">1 Chronicles 4:21</a> 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, <a href="/genesis/49-10.htm">Genesis 49:10</a> The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his. <a href="/hebrews/7-14.htm">Hebrews 7:14</a> For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests. <a href="/genesis/38-13.htm">Genesis 38:13-26</a> When Tamar was told, “Your father-in-law is going up to Timnah to shear his sheep,” / she removed her widow’s garments, covered her face with a veil to disguise herself, and sat at the entrance to Enaim, which is on the way to Timnah. For she saw that although Shelah had grown up, she had not been given to him as a wife. / When Judah saw her, he thought she was a prostitute because she had covered her face. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/5-2.htm">1 Chronicles 5:2</a> And though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to Joseph. <a href="/genesis/29-35.htm">Genesis 29:35</a> And once more she conceived and gave birth to a son and said, “This time I will praise the LORD.” So she named him Judah. Then Leah stopped having children. <a href="/genesis/35-23.htm">Genesis 35:23</a> The sons of Leah were Reuben the firstborn of Jacob, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun. <a href="/genesis/37-26.htm">Genesis 37:26-27</a> Then Judah said to his brothers, “What profit will we gain if we kill our brother and cover up his blood? / Come, let us sell him to the Ishmaelites and not lay a hand on him; for he is our brother, our own flesh.” And they agreed.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram;Judas.<a href="/genesis/38-27.htm">Genesis 38:27,29,30</a> And it came to pass in the time of her travail, that, behold, twins were in her womb… <a href="/genesis/46-12.htm">Genesis 46:12</a> 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.Judah, Pharez, Zarah.<a href="/numbers/26-20.htm">Numbers 26:20,21</a> And the sons of Judah after their families were; of Shelah, the family of the Shelanites: of Pharez, the family of the Pharzites: of Zerah, the family of the Zarhites… <a href="/1_chronicles/2-3.htm">1 Chronicles 2:3,4</a> The sons of Judah; Er, and Onan, and Shelah: which three were born unto him of the daughter of Shua the Canaanitess. And Er, the firstborn of Judah, was evil in the sight of the LORD; and he slew him… Zerah.<a href="/1_chronicles/9-6.htm">1 Chronicles 9:6</a> And of the sons of Zerah; Jeuel, and their brethren, six hundred and ninety.Thamar.<a href="/genesis/38-6.htm">Genesis 38:6,11,24-26</a> And Judah took a wife for Er his firstborn, whose name was Tamar… Tamar.<a href="/genesis/46-12.htm">Genesis 46:12</a> 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.<a href="/numbers/26-21.htm">Numbers 26:21</a> And the sons of Pharez were; of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites: of Hamul, the family of the Hamulites.<a href="/ruth/4-18.htm">Ruth 4:18</a> Now these are the generations of Pharez: Pharez begat Hezron,Hezron.<a href="/luke/3-33.htm">Luke 3:33</a> Which was the son of Aminadab, which was the son of Aram, which was the son of Esrom, which was the son of Phares, which was the son of Juda,Aram.<a href="/ruth/4-19.htm">Ruth 4:19</a> And Hezron begat Ram, and Ram begat Amminadab,<a href="/1_chronicles/2-9.htm">1 Chronicles 2:9</a> The sons also of Hezron, that were born unto him; Jerahmeel, and Ram, and Chelubai.Ram.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/zechariah/9-1.htm">Aram</a> <a href="/matthew/1-2.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/luke/3-33.htm">Esrom</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-3.htm">Hezron</a> <a href="/matthew/1-2.htm">Juda</a> <a href="/matthew/1-2.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/matthew/1-2.htm">Judas</a> <a href="/zechariah/13-3.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-6.htm">Perez</a> <a href="/luke/3-33.htm">Phares</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-4.htm">Pharez</a> <a href="/daniel/8-20.htm">Ram</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-28.htm">Tamar</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-24.htm">Zerah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/1-4.htm">Aram</a> <a href="/matthew/1-4.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/luke/3-33.htm">Esrom</a> <a href="/luke/3-33.htm">Hezron</a> <a href="/matthew/2-6.htm">Juda</a> <a href="/matthew/2-6.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/matthew/10-4.htm">Judas</a> <a href="/matthew/1-5.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/luke/3-33.htm">Perez</a> <a href="/luke/3-33.htm">Phares</a> <a href="/luke/3-33.htm">Pharez</a> <a href="/matthew/1-4.htm">Ram</a> <a href="/genesis/14-7.htm">Tamar</a> <a href="/genesis/36-13.htm">Zerah</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 1</div>1. <a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">The genealogy of Jesus from Abraham to Joseph.</a> 18. <a href="/matthew/1-18.htm">He is miraculously conceived of the Holy Spirit by the Virgin Mary.</a> 19. <a href="/matthew/1-19.htm">The angel satisfies the doubts of Joseph, </a> 21. <a href="/matthew/1-21.htm">and declares the names and office of Jesus;</a> 25. <a href="/matthew/1-25.htm">Jesus is born</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar Judah, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, is a significant figure in biblical history, as he is the ancestor of the tribe of Judah, from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ descended. The mention of Tamar highlights a unique and complex story found in <a href="/genesis/38.htm">Genesis 38</a>. Tamar was Judah's daughter-in-law, and through a series of events involving levirate marriage customs, she bore him twins, Perez and Zerah. This story underscores themes of redemption and God's sovereignty in using imperfect people to fulfill His purposes. Tamar's inclusion in the genealogy is notable, as it highlights God's grace and the breaking of cultural norms, as women were rarely mentioned in genealogies.Perez the father of Hezron Perez, whose name means "breach" or "bursting forth," is a direct ancestor of King David and Jesus. His birth is significant as it continues the lineage through which the Messiah would come. Hezron, his son, is part of the genealogical line that leads to the tribe of Judah's prominence in Israel. The lineage from Perez to Hezron is also mentioned in the genealogies of <a href="/1_chronicles/2-5.htm">1 Chronicles 2:5</a> and <a href="/ruth/4-18.htm">Ruth 4:18-22</a>, emphasizing the continuity and importance of this family line in biblical history.Hezron the father of Ram Hezron's son, Ram, is another link in the genealogy leading to David and Jesus. While not much is detailed about Ram in the biblical narrative, his inclusion in the genealogy underscores the faithfulness of God in preserving the line through which His promises would be fulfilled. This lineage is crucial in establishing the legitimacy of Jesus as the promised Messiah, fulfilling prophecies such as those found in <a href="/genesis/49-10.htm">Genesis 49:10</a>, which speaks of the scepter not departing from Judah.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a> One of the twelve sons of Jacob, Judah is a significant figure in the lineage of Jesus. His name means "praise" in Hebrew, and he is the ancestor of the tribe of Judah, from which King David and ultimately Jesus descended. 2. <a href="/topical/t/tamar.htm">Tamar</a> A Canaanite woman who became the daughter-in-law of Judah. Her account is one of perseverance and righteousness, as she ensured the continuation of Judah's line through unconventional means. 3. <a href="/topical/p/perez_and_zerah.htm">Perez and Zerah</a> The twin sons of Judah and Tamar. Perez is noted in the genealogy of Jesus, highlighting God's grace and redemption in using unexpected people and circumstances to fulfill His purposes. 4. <a href="/topical/h/hezron.htm">Hezron</a> A descendant of Perez, Hezron is part of the genealogical line leading to King David and Jesus, emphasizing the continuity of God's promise through generations. 5. <a href="/topical/r/ram.htm">Ram</a> Another link in the genealogy, Ram is a lesser-known figure but crucial in the lineage that leads to the Messiah, showing that every person in God's plan has a purpose.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_genealogy.htm">God's Sovereignty in Genealogy</a> The inclusion of individuals like Tamar in Jesus' genealogy highlights God's sovereign choice to use unexpected and often marginalized people to fulfill His purposes. <a href="/topical/r/redemption_and_grace.htm">Redemption and Grace</a> The account of Judah and Tamar is a powerful reminder of God's grace and redemption. Despite human failures and sin, God can bring about His perfect plan. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_legacy.htm">The Importance of Legacy</a> Each person in the genealogy, from Judah to Ram, played a role in the coming of the Messiah. This teaches us the importance of faithfulness in our own lives, as we are part of God's ongoing account. <a href="/topical/g/god's_use_of_imperfect_people.htm">God's Use of Imperfect People</a> The genealogy of Jesus includes many who were flawed, yet God used them mightily. This encourages us to trust that God can use us, despite our imperfections.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 1</a> <a href="/q/do_haters_of_brothers_walk_in_darkness.htm">Who was Zerah in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'travail'_mean_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Judah in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_zerah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Zerah in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_judah_call_tamar_'righteous'.htm">In Genesis 38:25–26, why does Judah suddenly shift from condemning Tamar to declaring her “more righteous” than he is, without any direct divine intervention or clear moral explanation? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) Thamar.--The occurrence of the names of women in genealogies was the exception rather than the rule among the Jews; but there are instances enough in the Old Testament (e.g., Keturah, <a href="/genesis/25-1.htm" title="Then again Abraham took a wife, and her name was Keturah.">Genesis 25:1</a>; the wives of Esau, <a href="/genesis/36-10.htm" title="These are the names of Esau's sons; Eliphaz the son of Adah the wife of Esau, Reuel the son of Bashemath the wife of Esau.">Genesis 36:10</a>; Timna, <a href="/genesis/36-22.htm" title="And the children of Lotan were Hori and Hemam; and Lotan's sister was Timna.">Genesis 36:22</a>; Mehetabel, <a href="/genesis/36-39.htm" title="And Baalhanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Pau; and his wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab.">Genesis 36:39</a>; Azubah, the wife of Caleb, <a href="/1_chronicles/2-18.htm" title="And Caleb the son of Hezron begat children of Azubah his wife, and of Jerioth: her sons are these; Jesher, and Shobab, and Ardon.">1Chronicles 2:18</a>; Achsa, his daughter, <a href="/1_chronicles/2-49.htm" title="She bore also Shaaph the father of Madmannah, Sheva the father of Machbenah, and the father of Gibea: and the daughter of Caleb was Achsa.">1Chronicles 2:49</a>; and many others) to make the insertion of such names here quite natural, even without assuming any distinct purpose. It was enough that the women were historically notable. In the case of Thamar there were precedents enough for such an honourable mention. In the days of Ruth she was as much the heroine of the tribe of Judah as Rachel and Leah were of all Israel, and her name came into the formula of nuptial benediction (<a href="/ruth/4-12.htm" title="And let your house be like the house of Pharez, whom Tamar bore to Judah, of the seed which the LORD shall give you of this young woman.">Ruth 4:12</a>). It appears also in the genealogies of <a href="/1_chronicles/2-4.htm" title="And Tamar his daughter in law bore him Pharez and Zerah. All the sons of Judah were five.">1Chronicles 2:4</a>. It would appear from the language of the Talmud as if the Jews looked on her strange and to us revolting history with quite other feelings. To them she was as one who, at the risk of shame, and, it might be, death, had preserved the line of Judah from destruction, and "therefore was counted worthy to be the mother of kings and prophets." The mention of Zara, though not in the line of succession, follows the precedent of <a href="/1_chronicles/2-47.htm" title="And the sons of Jahdai; Regem, and Jotham, and Gesham, and Pelet, and Ephah, and Shaaph.">1Chronicles 2:47</a>. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 3. - Of Thamar ( Tamer, Revised Version). In this genealogy the only women mentioned beside the Virgin Mary herself, who must of necessity be introduced, are Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba, and many explanations have been suggested why these should be specially singled out for notice. The most plausible reasons put forward have been that they are introduced because of the sins with which all but one of them were stained, and because two were not of the race of Israel. Thus, it has been thought, St. Matthew would, in the outset of his Gospel, proclaim Christ as the Friend, even the Kinsman, of sinners, and the Saviour offered to Gentiles as well as to Jews. It is probably wiser not to put so deep a meaning on the appearance of these names, but to consider that they are here because in each case the circumstances were different from the ordinary steps of the genealogy. Had they been in the same position as all the other wives and mothers who are unnamed, they also would have been left unnamed. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/1-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Judah Ἰούδας (Ioudas) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2455.htm">Strong's 2455: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Judas, the name of ten Israelites; also of the posterity of one of them and its region. was the father of ἐγέννησεν (egennēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1080.htm">Strong's 1080: </a> From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate. Perez Φαρὲς (Phares) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5329.htm">Strong's 5329: </a> Perez, son of Judah and one of the ancestors of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Phares, an Israelite. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Zerah Ζαρὰ (Zara) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2196.htm">Strong's 2196: </a> Zerah, son of Judah and Tamar. Of Hebrew origin; Zara, an Israelite. by ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. Tamar, Θάμαρ (Thamar) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2283.htm">Strong's 2283: </a> Tamar, mother of Perez and Zerah by Judah, son of Jacob. Of Hebrew origin; Thamar, an Israelitess. Perez Φαρὲς (Phares) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5329.htm">Strong's 5329: </a> Perez, son of Judah and one of the ancestors of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Phares, an Israelite. the father of ἐγέννησεν (egennēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1080.htm">Strong's 1080: </a> From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate. Hezron, Ἑσρώμ (Hesrōm) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2074.htm">Strong's 2074: </a> Hezron, son of Perez, father of Ram. Of Hebrew origin; Esrom, an Israelite. and δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. Hezron Ἑσρὼμ (Hesrōm) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2074.htm">Strong's 2074: </a> Hezron, son of Perez, father of Ram. Of Hebrew origin; Esrom, an Israelite. the father of ἐγέννησεν (egennēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1080.htm">Strong's 1080: </a> From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate. Ram. Ἀράμ (Aram) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_689.htm">Strong's 689: </a> Ram, son of Hezron and father of Amminadab. Of Hebrew origin; Aram, an Israelite. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/1-3.htm">Matthew 1:3 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/1-3.htm">Matthew 1:3 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/1-3.htm">Matthew 1:3 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/1-3.htm">Matthew 1:3 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/1-3.htm">Matthew 1:3 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/1-3.htm">Matthew 1:3 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/1-3.htm">Matthew 1:3 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/1-3.htm">Matthew 1:3 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/1-3.htm">Matthew 1:3 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/1-3.htm">Matthew 1:3 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/1-3.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 1:3 Judah became the father of Perez (Matt. 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