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Pharez(perez, phares)

פֶּרֶץ/FAY-rez/

“Breach or breaking forth”

Summary

Pharez (or Perez) was the son of Judah by Tamar and an ancestor of David and Jesus Christ.

☩Birth Narrative

Pharez was one of twin sons born to Judah through his daughter-in-law Tamar. During the birth, Zerah's hand appeared first and was marked with a scarlet thread, but Pharez 'broke out' first, hence his name meaning 'breach' or 'breaking forth.' This unexpected birth order established Pharez as the firstborn.

Key verses:Genesis 38:27-30

☩Messianic Lineage

Pharez became the ancestor of an important clan in Judah. His descendants included Boaz, husband of Ruth, and through him King David. Both Matthew and Luke trace Jesus' genealogy through Pharez, making him part of the messianic line.

Key verses:Ruth 4:18-22Matthew 1:3Luke 3:33

Related Verses17 mentions

1 Chronicles· 6 verses

2:4 2:5 4:1 9:4 13:11

Genesis· 2 verses

38:29 46:12

Numbers· 2 verses

26:20 26:21

Nehemiah· 2 verses

11:4 11:6

References

1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Pharez," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. VII (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).