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What Does the Bible Say About Japheth?

14 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Japheth in the Bible

Discover 14 Bible verses about japheth. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on japheth, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

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Old Testament
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New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Japheth

  1. 1
    Genesis 5:32
    And Noah was five hundred years old: and Noah begat Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Genesis 6:10
    And Noah begat three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Genesis 7:13
    In the selfsame day entered Noah, and Shem, and Ham, and Japheth, the sons of Noah, and Noah's wife, and the three wives of his sons with them, into the ark;
    KJV
  4. 4
    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
  5. 5
    Genesis 9:23
    And Shem and Japheth took a garment, and laid it upon both their shoulders, and went backward, and covered the nakedness of their father; and their faces were backward, and they saw not their father's nakedness.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Genesis 9:27
    God shall enlarge Japheth, and he shall dwell in the tents of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant. enlarge: or, persuade
    KJV
  7. 7
    Genesis 10:2
    The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Genesis 10:3
    And the sons of Gomer; Ashkenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Genesis 10:4
    And the sons of Javan; Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim. Dodanim: or, as some read it, Rodanim
    KJV
  10. 10
    Genesis 10:5
    By these were the isles of the Gentiles divided in their lands; every one after his tongue, after their families, in their nations.
    KJV

Subtopics of Japheth

Son of Noah
His life preserved at the time of the great flood
Prudence of, on the occasion of Noah's drunkenness
Descendants of
His life preserved at the time of the flood

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Japheth? (14 Verses)

And Noah was five hundred years old: and Noah begat Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
And Noah begat three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
In the selfsame day entered Noah, and Shem, and Ham, and Japheth, the sons of Noah, and Noah's wife, and the three wives of his sons with them, into the ark;
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 Shem and Japheth took a garment, and laid it upon both their shoulders, and went backward, and covered the nakedness of their father; and their faces were backward, and they saw not their father's nakedness.
God shall enlarge Japheth, and he shall dwell in the tents of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant. enlarge: or, persuade
The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.
And the sons of Gomer; Ashkenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.
And the sons of Javan; Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim. Dodanim: or, as some read it, Rodanim
By these were the isles of the Gentiles divided in their lands; every one after his tongue, after their families, in their nations.
Unto Shem also, the father of all the children of Eber, the brother of Japheth the elder, even to him were children born.
The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.
And the sons of Gomer; Ashchenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah. Riphath: or, Diphath as it is in some copies
And the sons of Javan; Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim. Dodanim: or, Rodanim, according to some copies

How to Study What the Bible Says About Japheth

  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 japheth. 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 japheth 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 japheth 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 japheth needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about japheth 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 japheth, 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 japheth?
Discover 14 Bible verses about japheth. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on japheth, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 14 key verses about japheth spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about japheth are there?
There are 14 key Bible verses about japheth compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about japheth?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about japheth 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 japheth?
Japheth is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 14 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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