Genesis 38:10 · KJV
"And the thing which he did displeased the LORD: wherefore he slew him also."
King James Version
What does Genesis 38:10 mean? →Passage Context
8And Judah said unto Onan, Go in unto thy brother's wife, and marry her, and raise up seed to thy brother.
9And 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.
10And the thing which he did displeased the LORD: wherefore he slew him also.
11Then said Judah to Tamar his daughter in law, Remain a widow at thy father's house, till Shelah my son be grown: for he said, Lest peradventure he die also, as his brethren did. And Tamar went and dwelt in her father's house.
12And in process of time the daughter of Shuah Judah's wife died; and Judah was comforted, and went up unto his sheepshearers to Timnath, he and his friend Hirah the Adullamite.
Reflection Questions
1
What does it mean for you to live in a way that pleases God?
2
How do you respond to the consequences of your actions?
3
When have you experienced a moment of moral failure?
Life Application
faith
Reflect on your actions and their alignment with your values. Strive to live a life that honors God.
accountability
Seek accountability in your relationships to help you stay on the right path.
People in This Verse
ErOT
Er is the firstborn son of Judah, who is mentioned briefly in the narrative. His life serves as a warning about the consequences of disobedience to God.
First appearance: Genesis 38:3
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