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Meaning, origin and etymology of the name Perez
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Paddan Aram Palestine Parat Pathros Pathrusim Peleg Peor Perez Pethor Philistines Philistia Phinehas Pildash Pishon Potiphar Potiphera Put |
Perez
Perez is one of Judah's twin sons with Tamar, who was actually the wife of Judah's late son Er. Judah manages to impregnate her while not realizing who she is (he thinks she is a prostitute). When she shows up pregnant, Judah wants to execute her, but clever Tamar made sure she could prove that Judah was the father. When Tamar gives birth to Perez and his brother Zerah, Zerah is on his way out but Perez shoves him out of the way and goes first. Hence it is said of Perez, "What a breach you have made for yourself!" (Gen 38:29). |
