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The Unity of Humanity
Matthew Henry highlights a profound truth in this simple list: all humanity shares a common origin. While commentators note the names of Noah's sons may allude to different racial complexions, the genealogy affirms that all people descend from "one blood" and "one God." This biblical account provides a clear, unified origin for humanity, reminding believers that we are all one family.
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1 Chronicles
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19th Century
Bishop
Shem, Ham, and Japheth. —There is no doubt that Ham means black, or sunburnt, and Japheth (Heb., Yepheth) is probably the…
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Pastor
(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 1:1)
17th Century
Minister
This chapter, and many that follow, repeat the genealogies, or lists of fathers and children in biblical history, and compile them with many additi…