Genesis 38:9
“And Onan knew that the seed should not be his; and it came to pass, when he went in unto his brother's wife, that he spilled it on the ground, lest that he should give seed to his brother.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the thing which he did displeased the Lord,.... Being done out of envy to his brother, and through want of affection…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 38:1-30
- The Family of Judah 1. עדלם ‛ǎdûllâm, ‘Adullam, “righteousness.” חירה chı̂yrâh Chirah, “nobility?” 2. שׁוּע…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Onan knew that the seed should not be his - That is, that the child begotten of his brother's widow should be reckoned…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 38:1-11
Here is, 1. Judah's foolish friendship with a Canaanite-man. He went down from his brethren, and withdrew for a time…
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