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The Ancestors of Nations
Commentators consistently identify the sons of Japheth as the ancestors of major European and Asian peoples. For example, scholars link Javan to the Greeks (Ionians), Madai to the Medes, and Gomer to Celtic peoples. This 'Table of Nations' provides a biblical framework for the origin of these ancient civilizations.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 10:1–5
18th Century
Theologian
2. גמר gomer — “Gomer, completion; related: complete;” Κιμμέριοι Kimmerioi. מגוג māgôg — “Mag…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 10:2
19th Century
Bishop
The sons of Japheth. —Of these, seven main divisions are enumerated, some of which are subsequently subdivided; they are—
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John Gill
On Genesis 10:2
17th Century
Pastor
The sons of Japheth
Who though mentioned last, the genealogy begins with him, by a figure which rhetoricians call a …
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Matthew Henry
On Genesis 10:1–7
17th Century
Minister
This chapter shows, concerning the three sons of Noah, that from them the whole earth was overspread.
No nation, except for the Jews, can be…