Overview
The Bible addresses japheth across 7 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis and 1 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Gomer, Sciences, Genealogy and Meshech. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Japheth.
Key Bible verses about japheth
Old Testament
Genesis
The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.
And the sons of Gomer; Ashkenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.
And the sons of Javan; Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim.
By these were the isles of the Gentiles divided in their lands; every one after his tongue, after their families, in their nations.
People in the Bible and japheth
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying japheth for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 10:2, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Genesis and 1 Chronicles each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Japheth and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Gomer, Sciences, Genealogy and Meshech.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about japheth?
The Bible addresses japheth across 7 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis and 1 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Gomer, Sciences, Genealogy and Meshech. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Japheth.
How many Bible verses are about japheth?
The Bible references japheth in 7 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention japheth?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 10:2: “The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with japheth?
Japheth.
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