The story of Perez
Perez was a biblical figure who was the son of Judah and Tamar. He was the twin brother of Zerah and the ancestor of King David. He is best known for being the progenitor of the royal line of David and the ancestor of Jesus. Perez was born when his mother Tamar disguised herself as a prostitute and seduced Judah. Judah had promised to give her his youngest son, Shelah, in marriage, but he had not kept his promise. When Tamar became pregnant, Judah accused her of adultery and she revealed that he was the father. Perez and his brother Zerah were born shortly after. Perez was the firstborn and was given the right of the firstborn son. He was the ancestor of King David and the ancestor of Jesus. He is also mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew. Perez is best known for being the progenitor of the royal line of David and the ancestor of Jesus. He is an important figure in the Bible and is remembered for his role in the lineage of Jesus.
Name meaning
The name "Perez" has its origins in Hebrew and is derived from the word "Peretz" (פֶּרֶץ), which means "breach" or "burst forth." In the Bible, Perez is a significant figure as he was one of the twin sons of Judah and Tamar. The story, found in the Book of Genesis, describes how Perez was born in a surprising manner, breaking forth ahead of his twin brother, Zerah, and thus the name became associated with the idea of breaking through or bursting forth. The name Perez is often used as both a given name and a surname in various cultures.
Name origin
Hebrew
First mention
2 Samuel 6:8
Appearances in the Bible
5 mentions
