The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.
The sons of Japheth were: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.
This verse lists the seven sons of Japheth, one of Noah's three sons, showing how different family lines began after the flood.
📚 Historical Context
Genesis 10 is part of the Table of Nations in the Bible, which traces the descendants of Noah's sons after the Great Flood as a way to explain the origins of various peoples and cultures. This verse specifically lists the sons of Japheth, one of Noah's three sons, who are traditionally associated with ancient groups in Europe and Asia. These genealogies served to emphasize the unity of humanity under God's providence despite the spread of nations across the earth.
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