Biblical History
A scarlet thread, tied about the wrist, is mentioned in Genesis 38. Tamar becomes pregnant by her father-in-law, Judah, and gives birth to twin boys. The following verses about this event are taken from the Etz Hayim Chumash:
- Genesis, chapter 38:
- 27 - When the time came for her to give birth, there were twins in her womb!
- 28 - While she was in labor, one of them put out his hand, and the midwife tied a crimson thread on that hand, to signify: This one came out first.
- 29 - But just then he drew back his hand, and out came his brother; and she said, "What a breach you have made for yourself!" So he was named Perez.
- 30 - Afterward his brother came out, on whose hand was the crimson thread; and he was name Zerah.
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