Tamar תָּמָר
Judah's daughter-in-law who bore Perez and Zerah
Biography
Tamar was the daughter-in-law of Judah, married first to his son Er and then to Onan (Gen.38.6-11). After being wronged by Judah, Tamar disguised herself as a prostitute and conceived twins by him (Gen.38.13-24). She gave birth to Perez and Zerah, who became ancestors of the tribe of Judah (Gen.38.29-30; Rut.4.12; 1Ch.2.4). Tamar is praised for her righteousness in contrast to Judah (Gen.38.26). She is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus (Mat.1.3).
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4 biblical books ; 2 with study contentGenesis 4 verses
- Genesis 38:6
"Judah took a wife for Er, his firstborn, and her name was Tamar."
Study Genesis → - Genesis 38:11
"Then Judah said to Tamar, his daughter-in-law, “Remain a widow in your father’s house, until Shelah, my son, is grown up;” for he said, “Lest he also die, like his brothers.” Tamar went and lived in her father’s house."
Study Genesis → - Genesis 38:13
"Tamar was told, “Behold, your father-in-law is going up to Timnah to shear his sheep.”"
Study Genesis → - Genesis 38:24
"About three months later, Judah was told, “Tamar, your daughter-in-law, has played the prostitute. Moreover, behold, she is with child by prostitution.” Judah said, “Bring her out, and let her be burned.”"
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Ruth 1 verse
- Ruth 4:12
"Let your house be like the house of Perez, whom Tamar bore to Judah, of the offspring which Yahweh will give you by this young woman.”"
1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 2:4
"Tamar his daughter-in-law bore him Perez and Zerah. All the sons of Judah were five."
Matthew 1 verse
- Matthew 1:3
"Judah became the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar. Perez became the father of Hezron. Hezron became the father of Ram."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | תָּמָר | H8559G |
| Greek | Greek | Θάμαρ | G2283 |