en_tn/gen/38/27.md

## It came about at the time ##

This phrase is used here to mark the beginning of a new part of the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.

## behold ##

The word “behold” is expressing a surprise that Tamar was carrying twins which was previously unknown.

## It came about as she was giving birth ##

This phrase is used here to mark an important event in the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.

## midwife ##

See how you translated this in [Genesis 35:16](../35/16.md).

## scarlet thread ##

"bright red thread"
added v1 tn converted to an rc 2017-06-21 20:45:09 +00:00			`## It came about at the time ##`
Initial commit of translationNotes 2016-02-23 02:42:46 +00:00
added v1 tn converted to an rc 2017-06-21 20:45:09 +00:00			`This phrase is used here to mark the beginning of a new part of the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.`
Initial commit of translationNotes 2016-02-23 02:42:46 +00:00
added v1 tn converted to an rc 2017-06-21 20:45:09 +00:00			`## behold ##`
Initial commit of translationNotes 2016-02-23 02:42:46 +00:00
added v1 tn converted to an rc 2017-06-21 20:45:09 +00:00			`The word “behold” is expressing a surprise that Tamar was carrying twins which was previously unknown.`

			`## It came about as she was giving birth ##`

			`This phrase is used here to mark an important event in the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.`

			`## midwife ##`

			`See how you translated this in [Genesis 35:16](../35/16.md).`

			`## scarlet thread ##`

			`"bright red thread"`