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Tiras

Tiras was one of the seven sons of Japheth and a grandson of Noah, representing one of the founding families of post-flood humanity. His descendants populated regions in the ancient world, though specific details about their settlements are limited in Scripture.

Overview

Tiras appears in the genealogical records as a son of Japheth, one of Noah's three sons who repopulated the earth after the flood. While Scripture provides his name and lineage, it offers limited information about his descendants or their specific territories compared to other sons of Japheth.

Key Scriptures

"The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras" (Genesis 10:2, ESV).

"The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras" (1 Chronicles 1:5, ESV).

Application

Recognizing Tiras in the Table of Nations reminds us that God's covenant with Noah extended to all humanity through his descendants, establishing the foundation for God's providential care over all nations throughout history.

Scripture References 2
Genesis 10:2 1 Chronicles 1:5
Full Topical Reference List 2 total — Nave's Topical Bible

Son of Japheth.

1 Chronicles 1:5 Genesis 10:2
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