Perez
PersonA man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.38.29) referred to as Perez (פֶּ֫רֶץ), or Perezite (פַּרְצִי), or Perez (Φάρες); son of Judah and Tamar; a brother of Zerah; half-brother of: Er, Onan and Shelah; father of Hezron and Hamul.
Their thread through Scripture
- Genesis 38:29
As he drew back his hand, behold, his brother came out, and she said, “Why have you made a breach for yourself?” Therefore his name was called Perez.