Genesis 10:1
New International Version
This is the account of Shem, Ham and Japheth, Noah’s sons, who themselves had sons after the flood.

New Living Translation
This 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 Version
These are the generations of the sons of Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Sons were born to them after the flood.

Berean Standard Bible
This is the account of Noah’s sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth, who also had sons after the flood.

King James Bible
Now 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 Version
Now 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 Bible
Now 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 1995
Now 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 1977
Now 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 Bible
Now these are the generations of Shem, Ham, and Japheth, the sons of Noah; and sons were born to them after the flood.

Amplified Bible
These 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 Bible
These are the family records of Noah’s sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. They also had sons after the flood.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
These are the family records of Noah’s sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. They also had sons after the flood.

American Standard Version
Now 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 Version
After the flood Shem, Ham, and Japheth had many descendants.

English Revised Version
Now 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® Translation
This 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 Translation
These are the descendants of Noah's sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. These three had sons after the flood.

International Standard Version
These are the records of Noah's sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth, to whom descendants were born after the flood.

Majority Standard Bible
This is the account of Noah’s sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth, who also had sons after the flood.

NET Bible
This is the account of Noah's sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Sons were born to them after the flood.

New Heart English Bible
Now 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 Translation
Now these are the generations of the sons of Noah; Shem, Ham, and Japheth: and to them were sons born after the flood.

World English Bible
Now 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 Version
And 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 Translation
These 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 Bible
These are the generations of the sons of Noe: Sem, Cham, and Japheth: and unto them sons were born after the flood.

Catholic Public Domain Version
These 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 Bible
These are the descendants of Noah’s sons, Shem, Ham and Japheth, to whom children were born after the flood.

New Revised Standard Version
These are the descendants of Noah’s sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth; children were born to them after the flood.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
NOW 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 Translated
And 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 1917
Now these are the generations of the sons of Noah: Shem, Ham, and Japheth; and unto them were sons born after the flood.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Now these are the generations of the sons of Noe, Sem, Cham, Japheth; and sons were born to them after the flood.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Japhethites
1This is the account of Noah’s sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth, who also had sons after the flood. 2The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 1:4-28
The 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 17:26
From 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 9:18-19
The 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 11:10-32
This 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 3:23-38
Jesus 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 1:1-3
Adam, Seth, Enosh, / Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared, / Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech, Noah.

Deuteronomy 32:8
When 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 1:3
regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh,

Genesis 5:32
After Noah was 500 years old, he became the father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

Genesis 6:10
And Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

Genesis 9:1
And God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth.

Genesis 9:7
But as for you, be fruitful and multiply; spread out across the earth and multiply upon it.”

Genesis 11:1-9
Now 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 1:34
Abraham was the father of Isaac. The sons of Isaac: Esau and Israel.

1 Chronicles 1:5-7
The 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
These are 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
This is 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
These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man and 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…

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Genesis 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
The phrase "This is the account" serves as a structural marker in the Book of Genesis, often introducing genealogies or significant narratives. The Hebrew word used here is "תּוֹלְדוֹת" (toledot), which can be translated as "generations" or "descendants." This term is used throughout Genesis to signify a new section or a shift in focus, emphasizing the continuity of God's creation and His covenantal promises through successive generations. It underscores the importance of lineage and heritage in the biblical narrative, reminding readers of God's faithfulness in preserving humanity through Noah's family.

of Noah’s sons
The mention of "Noah’s sons" highlights the pivotal role Noah's family plays in the post-flood world. Noah, a righteous man chosen by God to survive the flood, becomes the progenitor of all humanity through his sons. This phrase sets the stage for the unfolding of human history and the dispersion of nations. It reflects the biblical theme of new beginnings and God's redemptive plan, as Noah's sons become the ancestors of all nations, fulfilling God's command to "be fruitful and multiply" (Genesis 9:1).

Shem, Ham, and Japheth
The names "Shem, Ham, and Japheth" are significant as they represent the three branches of humanity after the flood. Shem is often associated with the Semitic peoples, including the Israelites, and is considered the ancestor of the line leading to Abraham and ultimately to Jesus Christ. Ham is traditionally linked to the African and some Near Eastern peoples, while Japheth is associated with the Indo-European nations. The order of the names may reflect their importance in the biblical narrative, with Shem often given prominence due to his role in the messianic lineage.

who also had sons
The phrase "who also had sons" indicates the continuation of the human race and the fulfillment of God's command to repopulate the earth. It emphasizes the generational aspect of God's covenant with Noah, as his sons become the forefathers of various nations. This continuation of lineage is crucial in the biblical context, as it sets the stage for the unfolding of God's plan for humanity, leading to the establishment of nations and the eventual coming of the Messiah.

after the flood
The mention of "after the flood" situates this genealogy in a specific historical context. The flood was a cataclysmic event that reshaped the world, serving as both a judgment and a new beginning. By specifying "after the flood," the text highlights the fresh start for humanity and the renewed opportunity to live in accordance with God's will. It serves as a reminder of God's mercy and the hope of redemption, as well as the responsibility of Noah's descendants to uphold God's covenant and fill the earth with righteousness.

(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 (vide Genesis 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
This
וְאֵ֙לֶּה֙ (wə·’êl·leh)
Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those

is the account
תּוֹלְדֹ֣ת (tō·wl·ḏōṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 8435: Descent, family, history

of Noah’s
נֹ֔חַ (nō·aḥ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5146: Noah -- 'rest', patriarch who survived the flood

sons
בְּנֵי־ (bə·nê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

Shem,
שֵׁ֖ם (šêm)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8035: Shem -- 'name', oldest son of Noah

Ham,
חָ֣ם (ḥām)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2526: Ham -- a son of Noah, also his descendants, also a name for Egyptians

and Japheth,
וָיָ֑פֶת (wā·yā·p̄eṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3315: Japheth -- a son of Noah

who also
לָהֶ֛ם (lā·hem)
Preposition | third person masculine plural
Strong's Hebrew

had sons
בָּנִ֖ים (bā·nîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1121: A son

after
אַחַ֥ר (’a·ḥar)
Adverb
Strong's 310: The hind or following part

the flood.
הַמַּבּֽוּל׃ (ham·mab·būl)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3999: Flood -- a deluge


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