What does Genesis 38:5 mean?

Genesis 38:5 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Genesis 38:5 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And she yet again conceived, and bare a son; and called his name Shelah: and he was at Chezib, when she bare him.

3And she conceived, and bare a son; and he called his name Er.

4And she conceived again, and bare a son; and she called his name Onan.

5And she yet again conceived, and bare a son; and called his name Shelah: and he was at Chezib, when she bare him.

6And Judah took a wife for Er his firstborn, whose name was Tamar.

7And Er, Judah's firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD; and the LORD slew him.

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