New International VersionThe sons of Noah: Shem, Ham and Japheth.
New Living Translationand Noah. The sons of Noah were Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
English Standard VersionNoah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
Berean Standard BibleThe sons of Noah: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
King James BibleNoah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
New King James VersionNoah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
New American Standard BibleNoah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
NASB 1995Noah, Shem, Ham and Japheth.
NASB 1977Noah, Shem, Ham and Japheth.
Legacy Standard BibleNoah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
Amplified BibleNoah, [and his sons] Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
Christian Standard BibleNoah, Noah’s sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
Holman Christian Standard BibleNoah, Noah’s sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
American Standard VersionNoah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
English Revised VersionNoah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationNoah: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
Good News Translationwho was the father of Noah. Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
International Standard Versionwho fathered Noah, who fathered Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
NET BibleNoah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
New Heart English BibleNoah. The sons of Noah: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
Webster's Bible TranslationNoah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe sons of Noah: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
World English BibleNoah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionNoah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
Young's Literal Translation Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
Smith's Literal TranslationNoah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNoe, Sem, Cham, and Japheth.
Catholic Public Domain VersionNoah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
New American BibleNoah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
New Revised Standard VersionNoah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNoah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedNoah, Shaym, Kham and Yaphet. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationNoe: the sons of Noe, Sem, Cham, Japheth.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context From Adam to Abraham… 3Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech. 4The sons of Noah:Shem,Ham,and Japheth.5The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.…
Cross References Genesis 5:32After Noah was 500 years old, he became the father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
Genesis 6:9-10This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation; Noah walked with God. / And Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
Genesis 7:13On that very day Noah entered the ark, along with his sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth, and his wife, and the three wives of his sons—
Genesis 9:18-19The sons of Noah who came out of the ark were Shem, Ham, and Japheth. And Ham was the father of Canaan. / These three were the sons of Noah, and from them the whole earth was populated.
Genesis 10:1This is the account of Noah’s sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth, who also had sons after the flood.
Genesis 10:32All these are the clans of Noah’s sons, according to their generations and nations. From these the nations of the earth spread out after the flood.
Genesis 11:10This is the account of Shem. Two years after the flood, when Shem was 100 years old, he became the father of Arphaxad.
Genesis 11:26When Terah was 70 years old, he became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran.
Genesis 9:1And God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth.
Genesis 9:7But as for you, be fruitful and multiply; spread out across the earth and multiply upon it.”
Luke 3:36the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,
Hebrews 11:7By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family. By faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.
1 Peter 3:20who disobeyed long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In the ark a few people, only eight souls, were saved through water.
2 Peter 2:5if He did not spare the ancient world when He brought the flood on its ungodly people, but preserved Noah, a preacher of righteousness, among the eight;
Matthew 24:37-39As it was in the days of Noah, so will it be at the coming of the Son of Man. / For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark. / And they were oblivious until the flood came and swept them all away. So will it be at the coming of the Son of Man.
Treasury of Scripture Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Noah. Genesis 5:32 And Noah was five hundred years old: and Noah begat Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Genesis 6:8,9 But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD… Genesis 7:1 And the LORD said unto Noah, Come thou and all thy house into the ark; for thee have I seen righteous before me in this generation. Noe. Hebrews 11:7 By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith. 2 Peter 2:5 And spared not the old world, but saved Noah the eighthperson, a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood upon the world of the ungodly; Shem. Genesis 5:32 And Noah was five hundred years old: and Noah begat Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Genesis 6:10 And Noah begat three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Genesis 9:18 And the sons of Noah, that went forth of the ark, were Shem, and Ham, and Japheth: and Hamis the father of Canaan. Jump to Previous HamJaphethNoahShemJump to Next HamJaphethNoahShem1 Chronicles 1 1.Adam's line to Noah.5.The sons of Japheth.8.The sons of Ham.17.The sons of Shem.24.Shem's line to Abraham.29.Ishmael's sons.32.The sons of Keturah.34.The posterity of Abraham by Esau.38.The sons of Seir.43.The kings of Edom.51.The dukes of Edom.The sons of Noah:This phrase introduces the genealogical record of Noah's descendants, which is foundational for understanding the spread of nations after the flood. Noah is a pivotal figure in biblical history, representing a new beginning for humanity after the judgment of the flood. His sons are the progenitors of the post-flood world, and their lineages are detailed in the Table of Nations in Genesis 10. This genealogical record underscores the unity of humanity, tracing all nations back to a common ancestor, Noah. Shem,
Shem is often associated with the Semitic peoples, including the Israelites, Arabs, and others in the Near East. His name is linked to the Hebrew word for "name" or "renown," suggesting a position of honor. Shem's descendants are significant in biblical history, as they include the line of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, leading to the nation of Israel. This lineage is crucial for the unfolding of God's redemptive plan, culminating in the coming of Jesus Christ, who is a descendant of Shem. Ham,
Ham is traditionally associated with the peoples of Africa and parts of the Near East. His descendants include nations such as Egypt, Canaan, and Cush. The biblical narrative often highlights the complex relationships between the descendants of Ham and the Israelites, particularly the Canaanites, who occupied the Promised Land before the Israelite conquest. The story of Ham and his descendants serves as a backdrop for many of the conflicts and interactions recorded in the Old Testament. and Japheth.
Japheth is generally linked to the peoples of Europe and parts of Asia. His descendants are thought to have spread into regions north and west of the Near East. The expansion of Japheth's lineage is seen as fulfilling the blessing given by Noah inGenesis 9:27, where it is said that God would enlarge Japheth. This expansion is symbolic of the spread of nations and cultures across the earth. Japheth's line is often associated with the Gentile nations, which play a significant role in the New Testament as the gospel spreads beyond the Jewish people to all nations. Persons / Places / Events 1. NoahA righteous man chosen by God to survive the Great Flood. He built the ark as instructed by God, preserving his family and pairs of all living creatures. 2. ShemOne of Noah's three sons. Shem is often associated with the Semitic peoples, and his lineage is significant in the biblical account, leading to Abraham and ultimately to Jesus Christ. 3. HamAnother son of Noah. His descendants are traditionally associated with various ancient civilizations, including the Egyptians and Canaanites. 4. JaphethThe third son of Noah. His descendants are often linked to the peoples of Europe and parts of Asia. Teaching Points Faith and ObedienceNoah's life exemplifies faith and obedience to God's commands. Despite the ridicule he likely faced, Noah trusted God's word and acted accordingly. This teaches us the importance of faith in action. God's Sovereignty and PlanThe mention of Noah and his sons reminds us of God's sovereign plan for humanity. Despite human sinfulness, God preserved a remnant through Noah, demonstrating His control over history and His redemptive purposes. Unity and Diversity in HumanityFrom Noah's sons came the diversity of nations and peoples. This highlights the unity of humanity under God and the diversity that He has ordained. It calls us to appreciate and respect all people as part of God's creation. Legacy and InfluenceThe lives of Shem, Ham, and Japheth remind us of the lasting impact of our actions and decisions. Our faithfulness or lack thereof can influence generations to come. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 1
In 1 Chronicles 1:4, does linking all humanity to Noah’s three sons conflict with genetic and archaeological evidence?
Is there any external verification for the groups listed in 1 Chronicles 4--especially those not mentioned elsewhere--suggesting they might be legendary or symbolic?
What ancient stories describe a great flood?
What was Noah's place of residence?(4) Shem, Ham, and Japheth.--There is no doubt that Ham means black, or sunburnt, and Japheth (Heb., Yepheth) is probably the fair-skinned. Shem has been compared with an Assyrian word meaning brownish ( sa'mu) . Thus the three names appear to allude to differences of racial complexion. 1Chronicles 1:5-23 are an abridgment of Genesis 10. The proper names represent, not persons, but peoples and countries. By adding them all together, the old Jewish interpreters made a total of seventy nations for the world. The list is a classified summary of the ethnical and geographical knowledge of Hebrew antiquity.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew The sons of Noah:נֹ֥חַ(nō·aḥ)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5146:Noah -- 'rest', patriarch who survived the floodShem,שֵׁ֖ם(šêm)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8035:Shem -- 'name', oldest son of NoahHam,חָ֥ם(ḥām)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2526:Ham -- a son of Noah, also his descendants, also a name for Egyptiansand Japheth.וָיָֽפֶת׃(wā·yā·p̄eṯ)Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3315:Japheth -- a son of Noah
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