Tiras

Tiras was a man living during the time of the patriarchs, first mentioned in Genesis 10:2, and a son of Japheth and brother to Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, and Meshech.

About Tiras

Japheth’s seventh son listed in the “table of nations” (Gn 10:2; 1 Chr 1:5). His descendants have been alternately linked to the Thracians, the Agathyrsi, the tribes of the Taurus mountain region, and the maritime Tyrrheni, but all of these identifications are purely speculative.

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Family Relationships

Parents
Japheth
Half-siblings 6
Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech (Genesis 10:2)
Nieces & Nephews 7
Ashkenaz, Riphath, Togarmah, Elishah, Tarshish, Kittim, Dodanim
Uncles 2
Shem, Ham
Cousins 9
Asshur, Elam (Genesis 10:22), Arpachshad, Lud, Aram, Canaan (Son of Ham), Cush, Egypt, Put

Key References

Genesis 10:2

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

1 Chronicles 1:5

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

All Scripture References (2)

Genesis (1)
Genesis 10:2

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

1 Chronicles (1)
1 Chronicles 1:5

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