Overview
The Bible addresses meshech across 8 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Ezekiel, 1 Chronicles and Genesis. Closely related themes include Tubal, Gomer, Japheth and Genealogy. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Japheth, Shem and Arphaxad.
Key Bible verses about meshech
Old Testament
1 Chronicles
Ezekiel
Javan, Tubal, and Meshech, they were thy merchants: they traded the persons of men and vessels of brass in thy market. market: or, merchandise
There is Meshech, Tubal, and all her multitude: her graves are round about him: all of them uncircumcised, slain by the sword, though they caused their terror in the land of the living.
Son of man, set thy face against Gog, the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal, and prophesy against him, the chief: or, prince of the chief
And say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against thee, O Gog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal:
People in the Bible and meshech
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying meshech for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 10:2, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Ezekiel, 1 Chronicles and Genesis each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Japheth, Shem and Arphaxad and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Tubal, Gomer, Japheth and Genealogy.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about meshech?
The Bible addresses meshech across 8 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Ezekiel, 1 Chronicles and Genesis. Closely related themes include Tubal, Gomer, Japheth and Genealogy. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Japheth, Shem and Arphaxad.
How many Bible verses are about meshech?
The Bible references meshech in 8 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention meshech?
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 meshech?
Japheth, Shem and Arphaxad.
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