New International VersionThis is the account of Shem, Ham and Japheth, Noah’s sons, who themselves had sons after the flood.
New Living TranslationThis is the account of the families of Shem, Ham, and Japheth, the three sons of Noah. Many children were born to them after the great flood.
English Standard VersionThese are the generations of the sons of Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Sons were born to them after the flood.
Berean Standard BibleThis is the account of Noah’s sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth, who also had sons after the flood.
King James BibleNow these are the generations of the sons of Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth: and unto them were sons born after the flood.
New King James VersionNow this is the genealogy of the sons of Noah: Shem, Ham, and Japheth. And sons were born to them after the flood.
New American Standard BibleNow these are the records of the generations of the sons of Noah: Shem, Ham, and Japheth; and sons were born to them after the flood.
NASB 1995Now these are the records of the generations of Shem, Ham, and Japheth, the sons of Noah; and sons were born to them after the flood.
NASB 1977Now these are the records of the generations of Shem, Ham, and Japheth, the sons of Noah; and sons were born to them after the flood.
Legacy Standard BibleNow these are the generations of Shem, Ham, and Japheth, the sons of Noah; and sons were born to them after the flood.
Amplified BibleThese are the records of the generations (descendants) of Shem, Ham, and Japheth, the sons of Noah; and the sons born to them after the flood:
Christian Standard BibleThese are the family records of Noah’s sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. They also had sons after the flood.
Holman Christian Standard BibleThese are the family records of Noah’s sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. They also had sons after the flood.
American Standard VersionNow these are the generations of the sons of Noah, namely, of Shem, Ham, and Japheth: and unto them were sons born after the flood.
Contemporary English VersionAfter the flood Shem, Ham, and Japheth had many descendants.
English Revised VersionNow these are the generations of the sons of Noah, Shem Ham and Japheth: and unto them were sons born after the flood.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationThis is the account of Noah's sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth, and their descendants. Shem, Ham and Japheth had children after the flood.
Good News TranslationThese are the descendants of Noah's sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. These three had sons after the flood.
International Standard VersionThese are the records of Noah's sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth, to whom descendants were born after the flood.
NET BibleThis is the account of Noah's sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Sons were born to them after the flood.
New Heart English BibleNow These are the generations of the sons of Noah and of Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Sons were born to them after the flood.
Webster's Bible TranslationNow these are the generations of the sons of Noah; Shem, Ham, and Japheth: and to them were sons born after the flood. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThis is the account of Noah’s sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth, who also had sons after the flood.
World English BibleNow this is the history of the generations of the sons of Noah and of Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Sons were born to them after the flood. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd these [are] the generations of the sons of Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth: and sons are born to them after the flood.
Young's Literal Translation And these are births of the sons of Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth; and born to them are sons after the deluge.
Smith's Literal TranslationThese the generations of the sons of Noah; Shem, Ham, and Japheth. And sons shall be born to them after the flood. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThese are the generations of the sons of Noe: Sem, Cham, and Japheth: and unto them sons were born after the flood.
Catholic Public Domain VersionThese are the generations of the sons of Noah: Shem, Ham, and Japheth, and of the sons who were born to them after the great flood.
New American BibleThese are the descendants of Noah’s sons, Shem, Ham and Japheth, to whom children were born after the flood.
New Revised Standard VersionThese are the descendants of Noah’s sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth; children were born to them after the flood. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNOW these are the descendants of the sons of Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth: and to them were sons born after the flood.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd these are the generations of the children of Noah, Sheem and Kham and Yapheth, and children were born to them after the flood. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Now these are the generations of the sons of Noah: Shem, Ham, and Japheth; and unto them were sons born after the flood.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationNow these are the generations of the sons of Noe, Sem, Cham, Japheth; and sons were born to them after the flood.
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Context The Japhethites1Thisis the accountof Noah’ssonsShem,Ham,and Japheth,who alsohad sonsafterthe flood.2The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.…
Cross References 1 Chronicles 1:4-28The sons of Noah: Shem, Ham, and Japheth. / The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras. / The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah. ...
Acts 17:26From one man He made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their lands.
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 11:10-32This is the account of Shem. Two years after the flood, when Shem was 100 years old, he became the father of Arphaxad. / And after he had become the father of Arphaxad, Shem lived 500 years and had other sons and daughters. / When Arphaxad was 35 years old, he became the father of Shelah. ...
Luke 3:23-38Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, / the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, / the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, ...
1 Chronicles 1:1-3Adam, Seth, Enosh, / Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared, / Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech, Noah.
Deuteronomy 32:8When the Most High gave the nations their inheritance, when He divided the sons of man, He set the boundaries of the peoples according to the number of the sons of God.
Romans 1:3regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh,
Genesis 5:32After Noah was 500 years old, he became the father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
Genesis 6:10And Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
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.”
Genesis 11:1-9Now the whole world had one language and a common form of speech. / And as people journeyed eastward, they found a plain in the land of Shinar and settled there. / And they said to one another, “Come, let us make bricks and bake them thoroughly.” So they used brick instead of stone, and tar instead of mortar. ...
1 Chronicles 1:34Abraham was the father of Isaac. The sons of Isaac: Esau and Israel.
1 Chronicles 1:5-7The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras. / The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah. / And the sons of Javan: Elishah, Tarshish, the Kittites, and the Rodanites.
Treasury of Scripture Now these are the generations of the sons of Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth: and to them were sons born after the flood. are the. Genesis 2:4 Theseare the generations of the heavens and of the earth when they were created, in the day that the LORD God made the earth and the heavens, Genesis 5:1 Thisis the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God made he him; Genesis 6:9 Theseare the generations of Noah: Noah was a just manand perfect in his generations,and Noah walked with God. and unto. Genesis 9:1,7,19 And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth… Jump to Previous AccountBirthsBornDelugeFloodFlowGenerationsGreatHamHistoryJaphethNamelyNoahNoah'sRecordsShemThemselvesWatersJump to Next AccountBirthsBornDelugeFloodFlowGenerationsGreatHamHistoryJaphethNamelyNoahNoah'sRecordsShemThemselvesWatersGenesis 10 1.The generations of Noah.2.Japheth.6.Ham.8.Nimrod becomes the first monarch; the descendants of Canaan.21.The sons of Shem.This is the account of Noah’s sonsThis phrase introduces the genealogical record of Noah's sons, emphasizing the importance of lineage and heritage in biblical narratives. The term "account" suggests a detailed record, which is a common feature in Genesis, as seen in the genealogies of Adam and others. This genealogy serves as a bridge between the antediluvian world and the post-flood era, highlighting the continuity of God's plan through human history. Shem, Ham, and Japheth
These are the three sons of Noah, each representing different branches of humanity. Shem is traditionally associated with the Semitic peoples, including the Israelites, and is often linked to the line through which Abraham and ultimately Jesus Christ would come. Ham is associated with the Hamitic peoples, traditionally linked to Africa and parts of the Near East. Japheth is connected with the Indo-European peoples. The order of names may reflect their significance in the biblical narrative rather than their birth order. who also had sons after the flood
This phrase indicates the repopulation of the earth following the flood, fulfilling God's command to "be fruitful and multiply" (Genesis 9:1). The mention of sons highlights the patriarchal structure of ancient societies, where lineage and inheritance were traced through male descendants. This repopulation sets the stage for the development of nations and languages, as detailed in the subsequent verses and chapters, leading to the Tower of Babel narrative inGenesis 11. Persons / Places / Events 1. NoahThe righteous man chosen by God to survive the flood and repopulate the earth. He is the father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth. 2. ShemOne of Noah's sons, traditionally considered the ancestor of the Semitic peoples, including the Israelites. 3. HamAnother son of Noah, often associated with the peoples of Africa and parts of the Near East. 4. JaphethThe third son of Noah, traditionally linked to the peoples of Europe and parts of Asia. 5. The FloodA cataclysmic event sent by God to cleanse the earth of its wickedness, sparing only Noah, his family, and the animals on the ark. Teaching Points The Importance of GenealogyUnderstanding the genealogies in the Bible helps us see God's plan for humanity and the fulfillment of His promises through specific lineages. Unity in DiversityDespite the diversity of nations and peoples, we all trace our origins back to Noah's family, highlighting the unity of the human race. God's Sovereignty in HistoryThe genealogies remind us that God is in control of history, guiding the destinies of nations and peoples according to His divine plan. Faithfulness in FamilyNoah's sons and their descendants remind us of the importance of faithfulness in our families, as our actions and beliefs can impact generations. The Spread of NationsThe dispersion of Noah's descendants illustrates the spread of humanity across the earth, fulfilling God's command to "be fruitful and multiply." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Genesis 10:1?
2.How does Genesis 10:1 demonstrate God's plan for nations after the flood?
3.What role do Noah's sons play in fulfilling God's promise to repopulate the earth?
4.How does Genesis 10:1 connect to the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19?
5.How can understanding Genesis 10:1 enhance our appreciation for God's sovereignty over history?
6.In what ways can we apply the lessons of Genesis 10:1 to our lives today?
7.How does Genesis 10:1 fit into the overall narrative of the Bible's genealogies?
8.What historical evidence supports the genealogies listed in Genesis 10:1?
9.How does Genesis 10:1 relate to the concept of nations in the Bible?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 10?
11.Why does the table of nations in Genesis 10 leave out certain civilizations known from archeological records, such as those in the Americas or Asia?
12.How can Genesis 10:25 claim “the earth was divided” in Peleg’s time when geological records indicate continental drift happened millions of years earlier?
13.What is the meaning of Toledot?
14.How was the entire Earth repopulated from only eight survivors so rapidly (Genesis 9:1)?What Does Genesis 10:1 Mean This is the account- The phrase signals a historical record, much likeGenesis 2:4; 5:1; 6:9, marking a new section in the inspired narrative. - Scripture is intentionally anchoring what follows in real time and space, not myth or legend (cf.Luke 3:36 – 38, where this line feeds directly into Messiah’s genealogy). - By using a formal heading, the text invites us to trace God’s providential hand through families and nations that will fill the earth (Acts 17:26).
of Noah’s sons- God preserved the human race through one faithful man and his family (Hebrews 11:7). - The phrase underscores continuity: the pre-Flood world was judged, yet God’s covenant promise to perpetuate life (Genesis 9:1) stands firm. - Everything that unfolds in redemptive history after the deluge will flow from these three men (1 Chronicles 1:4).
Shem, Ham, and Japheth- Listing them by name personalizes the narrative and reminds us that divine plans move through individuals (Genesis 7:13). - Shem’s line will culminate in Abraham and ultimately Christ (Genesis 11:10–26;Galatians 3:16). - Ham’s descendants include nations that will oppose Israel (Genesis 10:6–20;Exodus 1:8–11). - Japheth’s offspring spread widely, linked later with “the coastlands” (Genesis 10:5;Isaiah 42:4), showing God’s concern for all peoples (Romans 10:12).
who also had sons after the flood- This brief clause announces the repopulation mandate first given inGenesis 1:28 and repeated in 9:1. - It affirms fruitfulness despite previous judgment, displaying God’s mercy (Lamentations 3:22–23). - From these post-Flood births come seventy nations (Genesis 10:32), a foundational number echoed when Jesus appoints seventy disciples (Luke 10:1), hinting at the future gospel reach.
summaryGenesis 10:1 serves as a hinge between judgment and renewal. It grounds the reader in documented history, identifies the three patriarchs through whom every nation will arise, and assures us that God’s blessing to “be fruitful and multiply” remains intact. The verse sets the stage for the global sweep of redemption, showing that from one preserved family God sovereignly directs the destiny of all peoples. (1) Shem, Ham, and Japheth.--This is the un-deviating arrangement of the three brothers. (See Note on Genesis 9:24; Genesis 10:21.) Verse 1. - Now these are the generations of the sons of Noah (cf. Genesis 5:1; Genesis 6:9), Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Not the order of age, but of theocratic importance ( videGenesis 5:32). And unto them were sons born (cf. Genesis 9:1, 7, 19, 22) after the flood. An indication of the puncture temporis whence the period embraced in the present section takes its departure.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew Thisוְאֵ֙לֶּה֙(wə·’êl·leh)Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428:These, thoseis the accountתּוֹלְדֹ֣ת(tō·wl·ḏōṯ)Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 8435:Descent, family, historyof Noah’sנֹ֔חַ(nō·aḥ)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5146:Noah -- 'rest', patriarch who survived the floodsonsבְּנֵי־(bə·nê-)Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121:A sonShem,שֵׁ֖ם(šêm)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8035:Shem -- 'name', oldest son of NoahHam,חָ֣ם(ḥām)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2526:Ham -- a son of Noah, also his descendants, also a name for Egyptiansand Japheth,וָיָ֑פֶת(wā·yā·p̄eṯ)Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3315:Japheth -- a son of Noahwho alsoלָהֶ֛ם(lā·hem)Preposition | third person masculine plural
Strong's Hebrewhad sonsבָּנִ֖ים(bā·nîm)Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1121:A sonafterאַחַ֥ר(’a·ḥar)Adverb
Strong's 310:The hind or following partthe flood.הַמַּבּֽוּל׃(ham·mab·būl)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3999:Flood -- a deluge
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