1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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Genesis 38:29 But he drawing back his hand, the other came forth: and the woman said: Why is the partition divided for thee? and therefore called his name Phares.

Partition; the secundinae. The midwife was apprehensive of danger. (Menochius) --- Phares. That is, a breach or division. (Challoner)