Genesis 9:27

God shall enlarge Japheth, and he shall dwell in the tents of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 9:27

BSB
May God expand the territory of Japheth; may he dwell in the tents of Shem, and may Canaan be his servant."
AKJV
God shall enlarge Japheth, and he shall dwell in the tents of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant.
CPDV
May God enlarge Japheth, and may he live in the tents of Shem, and let Canaan be his servant."
ERV
God enlarge Japheth, And let him dwell in the tents of Shem; And let Canaan be his servant.
NHEB
May God enlarge Japheth. Let him dwell in the tents of Shem. Let Canaan be his servant."
SMT
God will dilate Japheth; he shall dwell in the tents of Shem; and Canaan shall be servant to him.

Commentary for Genesis 9:27

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 9:27
Summary
Japheth blessed with expansion and dwelling
Event
Japheth enlarged and blessed
Estimated Time Period
Pre-history
Category
Blessing