Genesis 38:27-28

38:27 When it was time for her to give birth, there were twins in her womb. 38:28 While she was giving birth, one child ¹  put out his hand, and the midwife took a scarlet thread and tied it on his hand, saying, “This one came out first.”

[38:28]  ¹ tn The word “child” has been supplied in the translation for stylistic reasons.