Genesis 10:29 web — Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan.

World English Bible

"Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan."

— Genesis 10:29, World English Bible

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KJV
“And Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab: all these were the sons of Joktan.”
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ASV
“and Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab: all these were the sons of Joktan. ”
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NET
“Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were sons of Joktan.”
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DRB
“And Ophir, and Hevila, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Jectan.”
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BBE
“And Ophir and Havilah and Jobab; all these were the sons of Joktan.”
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KJVA
“And Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab: all these were the sons of Joktan.”
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Genesis 10 — Context

Joktan became the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,

Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,

Obal, Abimael, Sheba,

Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan.

Their dwelling was from Mesha, as you go toward Sephar, the mountain of the east.

These are the sons of Shem, after their families, after their languages, in their lands, after their nations.

These are the families of the sons of Noah, after their generations, in their nations. Of these were the nations divided in the earth after the flood.

Genesis 10:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 10:29 say?

Genesis 10:29 in the World English Bible reads: “Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan.”

Where is Genesis 10:29 in the Bible?

Genesis 10:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 10, verse 29.

Who wrote Genesis?

Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.

What is the book of Genesis about?

Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.

What are the major themes of Genesis?

Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 10:29.

What translation should I read Genesis 10:29 in?

Genesis 10:29 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Genesis 10:29?

Genesis 10:29 reads (WEB): “Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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