Genesis 10:21

Unto Shem also, the father of all the children of Eber, the brother of Japheth the elder, even to him were children born.

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Other Translations for Genesis 10:21

BSB
And sons were also born to Shem, the older brother of Japheth; Shem was the forefather of all the sons of Eber.
AKJV
To Shem also, the father of all the children of Eber, the brother of Japheth the elder, even to him were children born.
CPDV
Likewise, from Shem, the father of all the sons of Heber, the elder brother of Japheth, sons were born.
ERV
And unto Shem, the father of all the children of Eber, the elder brother of Japheth, to him also were children born.
NHEB
To Shem, the father of all the children of Eber, the elder brother of Japheth, to him also were children born.
SMT
And to Shem shall be born, even to him the father of all the sons of Eber, the brother of Japheth the great.

Commentary for Genesis 10:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 10:21
Summary
Shem recognized as ancestor of Hebrew people
Event
Shem's importance noted
Estimated Time Period
Pre-history
Category
Genealogy