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Onan (ō`nən), in the Bible, Judah's son, whose evasion of his obligation to his brother's widow caused his death. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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140 hr smoh Chrysler 318 225hp, fresh water cooled, 4 new fuel tanks, Onan 6. Onan spilled his seed on the ground rather than fulfill his obligation to impregnate his sister-in-law Tamar in accordance with the levirate law, which holds a dead man's brother responsible for producing heirs on behalf of the deceased (Deut 25:5-10). To acquire Baldwin before Tuesday's trading deadline, the Dodgers gave up left-handed reliever Onan Masaoka, right-hander Gary Majewski and outfielder Jeff Barry. |
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