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Genesis 38:9 · World English Bible

Genesis 38:9 Meaning Onan Knew That the Offspring Wouldn’t Be

Onan knew that the offspring wouldn’t be his; and when he went in to his brother’s wife, he spilled his semen on the ground, lest he should give offspring to his brother.

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