And Er, Judah's firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD; and the LORD slew him.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Wicked; without shame or remorse, sinning against nature, in order, if we may believe the Jews, that the beauty of his wife might not be impaired by having children. Onan was actuated by envy. (Menochius)