The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.

GENESIS 10:2KJV
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Genesis 10:2 (KJV)

What does Genesis 10:2 mean?

Genesis 10:2 lists the sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras. This verse is part of a genealogy showing the descendants of Noah’s son Japheth, who are considered ancestors of various peoples and nations.

Genesis 10:2 is found in a section called the “Table of Nations,” where the writer (traditionally understood as Moses) records the family lines that spread out after the flood. The verse simply names Japheth’s sons without giving extra details, setting up later verses that trace the origins of different groups across the ancient world. This helps the reader see how the peoples mentioned later in the Bible connect back to Noah’s family.

Where else these words appear

“Tiras” Hebrew H8494 · used in 2 verses

  • 1 Chronicles 1:5 The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.

“Magog” Hebrew H4031 · used in 4 verses

  • 1 Chronicles 1:5 The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.
  • Ezekiel 38:2 Son of man, set thy face against Gog, the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal, and prophesy against him,
  • Ezekiel 39:6 And I will send a fire on Magog, and among them that dwell carelessly in the isles: and they shall know that I am the LORD.

“Gomer” Hebrew H1586 · used in 6 verses

  • Genesis 10:3 And the sons of Gomer; Ashkenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.
  • 1 Chronicles 1:5 The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.
  • Ezekiel 38:6 Gomer, and all his bands; the house of Togarmah of the north quarters, and all his bands: and many people with thee.

“Tubal” Hebrew H8422 · used in 8 verses

  • 1 Chronicles 1:5 The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.
  • Ezekiel 27:13 Javan, Tubal, and Meshech, they were thy merchants: they traded the persons of men and vessels of brass in thy market.
  • Ezekiel 38:2 Son of man, set thy face against Gog, the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal, and prophesy against him,