"And it came to pass, as he drew back his hand, that, behold, his brother came out: and she said, How hast thou broken forth? this breach be upon thee: therefore his name was called Pharez."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Perez Meaning in the Bible
Perez
boy
Perez means "Breach; Breaking through", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Perez appears in the King James Bible, and Genesis 38:29 is the passage most often tied to it. Perez represents breakthrough — God turns messy, complicated beginnings into the lineage of the Messiah.
Is Perez in the Bible?
Yes — Perez (spelled Peresh in the King James Bible) appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
Pronunciation:/PAIR-ez/
OriginHebrew
MeaningBreach; Breaking through
What does Perez mean?
Perez is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Breach; Breaking through". Perez was the son of Judah and Tamar whose dramatic birth (breaking through before his twin) earned him the name 'breach.' He became an ancestor of David and Jesus — proof that breakthrough moments, even messy ones, can lead to magnificent…
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What does Perez mean in the Bible?
Perez means "Breach; Breaking through" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Perez was the son of Judah and Tamar whose dramatic birth (breaking through before his twin) earned him the name 'breach.' He became an ancestor of David and Jesus — proof that breakthrough moments, even messy ones, can lead to magnificent destinies.
Where does Perez appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Perez is connected to 2 key passages in the King James Bible, beginning with Genesis 38:29. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar."
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Which books of the Bible mention Perez?
Perez is mentioned across 4 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Perez?
Perez represents breakthrough — God turns messy, complicated beginnings into the lineage of the Messiah.
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Perez name meaning: frequently asked questions
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Perez?
You can read every verse where Perez appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.