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. Dodanim: or, as some read it, Rodanim
By these were the isles of the Gentiles divided in their lands; every one after his tongue, after their families, in their nations.
1 Chronicles
The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.
And the sons of Gomer; Ashchenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah. Riphath: or, Diphath as it is in some copies
And the sons of Javan; Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim. Dodanim: or, Rodanim, according to some copies
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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