Genesis 10:3
What does Genesis 10:3 mean?
A plain-English look at Genesis 10:3 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Genesis 10:3 means
This verse further details the lineage of Japheth through his son Gomer, naming Gomer's sons as Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah. These names pinpoint specific subgroups that emerged from the Japhetic family line, further elaborating on the diverse origins of nations. This illustrates the progressive branching out of human families, moving from broader ancestral figures to more defined tribal or national groups. It reveals the meticulous nature of the biblical record in tracing the spread of humanity across various regions.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And the sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And the sons of Gomer; Ashkenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And the sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And the sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz and Riphath and Togarmah.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And sons of Gomer <FI>are<Fi> Ashkenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And the sons of Gomer: Ascenez and Riphath and Thogorma.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And the sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.
Context
This verse continues the genealogy of Japheth, specifically expanding on the descendants of Gomer. It follows the anticipated pattern of listing direct offspring, which helps to create a comprehensive family tree. This detail contributes to the overall picture of how different nations developed from a common ancestor, preceding the more general statement about their geographical distribution.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Jeremiah 51:27
Set ye up a standard in the land, blow the trumpet among the nations, prepare the nations against her, call together against her the kingdoms of Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz: appoint a marshal against her; cause the horses to come up as the rough canker-worm.
- Ezekiel 27:14
They of the house of Togarmah traded for thy wares with horses and war-horses and mules.
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