Genesis 10:3 web — The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah.

World English Bible

"The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah."

— Genesis 10:3, World English Bible

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KJV
“And the sons of Gomer; Ashkenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.”
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ASV
“And the sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah. ”
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NET
“The sons of Gomer were Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah.”
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DRB
“And the sons of Gomer: Ascenez and Riphath and Thogorma.”
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“And the sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz and Riphath and Togarmah.”
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“And the sons of Gomer; Ashkenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.”
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Genesis 10 — Context

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.

The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.

The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah.

The sons of Javan: Elishah, Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim.

Of these were the islands of the nations divided in their lands, everyone after his language, after their families, in their nations.

The sons of Ham: Cush, Mizraim, Put, and Canaan.

Genesis 10:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 10:3 say?

Genesis 10:3 in the World English Bible reads: “The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah.”

Where is Genesis 10:3 in the Bible?

Genesis 10:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 10, verse 3.

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 10:3.

What translation should I read Genesis 10:3 in?

Genesis 10:3 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 10:3?

Genesis 10:3 reads (WEB): “The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah.” 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.

Genesis 10:3 web — The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah.

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