Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Ham?

12 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Ham in the Bible

Explore what the Bible says about ham. This collection of 12 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

12
Total Verses
12
Old Testament
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New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Ham

  1. 1
    Genesis 5:32
    And Noah was five hundred years old: and Noah begat Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Genesis 9:18
    And the sons of Noah, that went forth of the ark, were Shem, and Ham, and Japheth: and Ham is the father of Canaan. Canaan: Heb. Chenaan
    KJV
  3. 3
    Genesis 9:20
    And Noah began to be an husbandman , and he planted a vineyard:
    KJV
  4. 4
    Genesis 9:22
    And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his father, and told his two brethren without.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Genesis 9:24
    And Noah awoke from his wine, and knew what his younger son had done unto him.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Genesis 10:1
    Now these are the generations of the sons of Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth: and unto them were sons born after the flood.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Genesis 10:6
    And the sons of Ham; Cush, and Mizraim, and Phut, and Canaan.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Genesis 14:5
    And in the fourteenth year came Chedorlaomer, and the kings that were with him, and smote the Rephaims in Ashteroth Karnaim, and the Zuzims in Ham, and the Emims in Shaveh Kiriathaim, Shaveh: or, The plain of Kiriathaim
    KJV
  9. 9
    Psalms 78:51
    And smote all the firstborn in Egypt; the chief of their strength in the tabernacles of Ham:
    KJV
  10. 10
    Psalms 105:23
    Israel also came into Egypt; and Jacob sojourned in the land of Ham.
    KJV

Subtopics of Ham

1. Son of Noah
Provokes his father's wrath and is cursed by him
His children
2. Patronymic of the descendants of
3. Place where Chedorlaomer struck down the Zuzims
2. Patronymic of the descendants of Ham
3. Place where Chedorlaomer smote the Zuzims

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Ham? (12 Verses)

And Noah was five hundred years old: and Noah begat Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
And the sons of Noah, that went forth of the ark, were Shem, and Ham, and Japheth: and Ham is the father of Canaan. Canaan: Heb. Chenaan
And Noah began to be an husbandman , and he planted a vineyard:
And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his father, and told his two brethren without.
And Noah awoke from his wine, and knew what his younger son had done unto him.
Now these are the generations of the sons of Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth: and unto them were sons born after the flood.
And the sons of Ham; Cush, and Mizraim, and Phut, and Canaan.
And in the fourteenth year came Chedorlaomer, and the kings that were with him, and smote the Rephaims in Ashteroth Karnaim, and the Zuzims in Ham, and the Emims in Shaveh Kiriathaim, Shaveh: or, The plain of Kiriathaim
And smote all the firstborn in Egypt; the chief of their strength in the tabernacles of Ham:
Israel also came into Egypt; and Jacob sojourned in the land of Ham.
They shewed his signs among them, and wonders in the land of Ham. his: Heb. words of his signs
Wondrous works in the land of Ham, and terrible things by the Red sea.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Ham

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about ham. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about ham and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about ham is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on ham needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about ham with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about ham, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about ham?
Explore what the Bible says about ham. This collection of 12 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme. The Bible contains 12 key verses about ham spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about ham are there?
There are 12 key Bible verses about ham compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about ham?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about ham is Genesis 5:32 — "And Noah was five hundred years old: and Noah begat Shem, Ham, and Japheth."
Where in the Bible does it talk about ham?
Ham is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 12 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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