Ezekiel 27:10
Ezekiel 27:10 in Multiple Translations
Men of Persia, Lydia, and Put served as warriors in your army. They hung their shields and helmets on your walls; they gave you splendor.
They of Persia and of Lud and of Phut were in thine army, thy men of war: they hanged the shield and helmet in thee; they set forth thy comeliness.
Persia and Lud and Put were in thine army, thy men of war: they hanged the shield and helmet in thee; they set forth thy comeliness.
Cush and Lud and Put were in your army, your men of war, hanging up their body-covers and head-dresses of war in you: they gave you your glory.
Men from Persia, Lydia, and Put were soldiers in your army. They lived among you, hanging up their shields and helmets with you, making you famous.
They of Persia, and of Lud and of Phut were in thine armie: thy men of warre they hanged the shielde and helmet in thee: they set foorth thy beautie.
Persian and Lud and Phut Have been in thy forces — thy men of war. Shield and helmet they hung up in thee, They — they have given out thine honour.
“‘“Persia, Lud, and Put were in your army, your men of war. They hung the shield and helmet in you. They showed your beauty.
They of Persia and of Lud and of Phut were in thy army, thy military men: they hung the shield and helmet in thee; they set forth thy comeliness.
The Persians, and Lydians, and the Libyans were thy soldiers in thy army: they hung up the buckler and the helmet in thee for thy ornament.
Men from as far away as Persia, Lydia, and Libya were soldiers in your army. They hung their shields and helmets on the walls of your city, and that caused people to admire your city.
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Ezekiel 27:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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פָּרַ֨ס
וְ/ל֤וּד
וּ/פוּט֙
הָי֣וּ
בְ/חֵילֵ֔/ךְ
אַנְשֵׁ֖י
מִלְחַמְתֵּ֑/ךְ
מָגֵ֤ן
וְ/כוֹבַע֙
תִּלּוּ
בָ֔/ךְ
הֵ֖מָּה
נָתְנ֥וּ
הֲדָרֵֽ/ךְ
פָּרַ֨ס
Pâraç
H6539
Persia
N-proper
וְ/ל֤וּד
Lûwd
H3865
Lud
Conj | N-proper
וּ/פוּט֙
Pûwṭ
H6316
Put
Conj | N-proper
הָי֣וּ
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
בְ/חֵילֵ֔/ךְ
chayil
H2428
Helech
Prep | N-ms | Suff
אַנְשֵׁ֖י
ʼîysh
H376
man
N-mp
מִלְחַמְתֵּ֑/ךְ
milchâmâh
H4421
battle
N-fs | Suff
מָגֵ֤ן
mâgên
H4043
shield
N-cs
וְ/כוֹבַע֙
kôwbaʻ
H3553
helmet
Conj | N-ms
תִּלּוּ
tâlâh
H8518
to hang
V-Piel-Perf-3cp
בָ֔/ךְ
Prep | Suff
הֵ֖מָּה
hêm
H1992
they(masc.)
Pron
נָתְנ֥וּ
nâthan
H5414
to give
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
הֲדָרֵֽ/ךְ
hâdâr
H1926
glory
N-ms | Suff
Hebrew Word Study
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 27:10
פָּרַ֨ס
Pâraç
H6539
"Persia"
N-proper
This word refers to the ancient country of Persia, which included a vast territory from India to Egypt. The Bible mentions Persia in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah, where it plays a significant role in the history of the Israelites.
Definition: § Persia = "pure" or "splendid" the empire Persia; encompassed the territory from India on the east to Egypt and Thrace on the west, and included, besides portions of Europe and Africa, the whole of western Asia between the Black Sea, the Caucasus, the Caspian and the Jaxartes on the north, the Arabian desert, the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean on the south Persia proper was bounded on the west by Susiana or Elam, on the north by Media, on the south by the Persian Gulf and on the east by Carmania Persian, of Persia "pure" or "splendid"
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: Persia, Persians. See also: 2 Chronicles 36:20; Esther 1:3; Daniel 11:2.
וְ/ל֤וּד
Lûwd
H3865
"Lud"
Conj | N-proper
Lud refers to a son of Shem and the ancestor of the Lydians, a nation mentioned in Genesis 10:22, with descendants settling in northern Africa.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.10.22; son of: Shem (H8035); brother of: Asshur (H0804H), Elam (H5867C), Arpachshad (H0775) and Aram (H0758) Also named: lu.di (לוּדִי "Lydian" H3866H) § Lud or Lydia = "strife" 1) the 4th listed son of Shem and supposed progenitor of the Lydians n patr 2) descendants of Lud the son of Shem who settled in northern Africa
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Lud, Lydia. See also: Genesis 10:22; Isaiah 66:19; Ezekiel 30:5.
וּ/פוּט֙
Pûwṭ
H6316
"Put"
Conj | N-proper
Put refers to a son of Ham and his descendants, who lived in northern Africa, probably in the area now known as Libya. The name Put is also associated with a Persian tribe. In the Bible, Put is mentioned in Genesis and other books.
Definition: Phut or Put = "a bow" a nation and people of northern Africa; probably Libyans Also named: pul (פּוּל "Pul" H6322H)
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Phut, Put. See also: Genesis 10:6; Ezekiel 27:10; Jeremiah 46:9.
הָי֣וּ
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
בְ/חֵילֵ֔/ךְ
chayil
H2428
"Helech"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This word represents strength, might, or power, whether physical, financial, or military. In the Bible, it's used to describe the strength of God or the wealth of a nation, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:17-18.
Definition: § Helech = "your army" a place near Arvad and Gammad
Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: able, activity, ([phrase]) army, band of men (soldiers), company, (great) forces, goods, host, might, power, riches, strength, strong, substance, train, ([phrase]) valiant(-ly), valour, virtuous(-ly), war, worthy(-ily). See also: Genesis 34:29; 2 Chronicles 13:3; Psalms 18:33.
אַנְשֵׁ֖י
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
מִלְחַמְתֵּ֑/ךְ
milchâmâh
H4421
"battle"
N-fs | Suff
This word means battle or war, describing a fight or conflict. It is used in the Bible to talk about wars and battles, like the ones in the book of Joshua. The KJV translates it as battle or fight.
Definition: battle, war
Usage: Occurs in 308 OT verses. KJV: battle, fight(-ing), war(-rior). See also: Genesis 14:2; 1 Samuel 30:24; 2 Chronicles 13:14.
מָגֵ֤ן
mâgên
H4043
"shield"
N-cs
A shield in biblical times, this word also symbolizes protection, like God being a shield to those who trust in Him, as seen in Psalm 3:3. It can also refer to a ruler or leader who defends their people.
Definition: shield, buckler
Usage: Occurs in 60 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] armed, buckler, defence, ruler, [phrase] scale, shield. See also: Genesis 15:1; Psalms 33:20; Psalms 3:4.
וְ/כוֹבַע֙
kôwbaʻ
H3553
"helmet"
Conj | N-ms
A helmet is a protective head covering, often arched in shape. It is compared to another word for helmet in the Bible. The KJV translates it as helmet.
Definition: helmet
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: helmet. Compare H6959 (קוֹבַע). See also: 1 Samuel 17:5; Jeremiah 46:4; Isaiah 59:17.
תִּלּוּ
tâlâh
H8518
"to hang"
V-Piel-Perf-3cp
To hang something or someone is what this Hebrew word means, often used to describe punishment or display. It can also mean to hang an object, like a curtain or a sign. The word is used in Exodus and Numbers.
Definition: 1) to hang 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hang 1a1a) to hang up (any object) 1a1b) to put to death by hanging 1b) (Niphal) to be hanged 1c) (Piel) to hang, hang up (for display)
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: hang (up). See also: Genesis 40:19; Esther 7:9; Psalms 137:2.
בָ֔/ךְ
""
Prep | Suff
הֵ֖מָּה
hêm
H1992
"they(masc.)"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to refer to a group of men, emphasizing that it is specifically them. It is often translated as 'they' or 'them' in the Bible, and appears in books like Exodus and Isaiah.
Definition: they, these, the same, who
Usage: Occurs in 524 OT verses. KJV: it, like, [idiom] (how, so) many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) same, [idiom] so, [idiom] such, their, them, these, they, those, which, who, whom, withal, ye. See also: Genesis 3:7; Deuteronomy 19:17; 2 Kings 1:18.
נָתְנ֥וּ
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
הֲדָרֵֽ/ךְ
hâdâr
H1926
"glory"
N-ms | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word means glory, beauty, or majesty, and is used to describe God's splendor and excellence. It appears in descriptions of God's power and glory in the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) ornament, splendour, honour 1a) ornament 1b) splendour, majesty 1c) honour, glory
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: beauty, comeliness, excellency, glorious, glory, goodly, honour, majesty. See also: Leviticus 23:40; Psalms 145:5; Psalms 8:6.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 27:10
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- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 27:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 27:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 27:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:10
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 27:10
- Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 27:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:10
- Sermons on Ezekiel 27:10
Context — A Lament for Tyre
8The men of Sidon and Arvad were your oarsmen. Your men of skill, O Tyre, were there as your captains.
9The elders of Gebal were aboard as shipwrights, repairing your leaks. All the ships of the sea and their sailors came alongside to barter for your merchandise.
10Men of Persia, Lydia, and Put served as warriors in your army. They hung their shields and helmets on your walls; they gave you splendor.
11Men of Arvad and Helech manned your walls all around, and the men of Gammad were in your towers. They hung their shields around your walls; they perfected your beauty. 12Tarshish was your merchant because of your great wealth of goods; they exchanged silver, iron, tin, and lead for your wares.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezekiel 38:5 | Persia, Cush, and Put will accompany them, all with shields and helmets, |
| 2 | Ezekiel 30:5 | Cush, Put, and Lud, and all the various peoples, as well as Libya and the men of the covenant land, will fall with Egypt by the sword. |
| 3 | Isaiah 66:19 | I will establish a sign among them, and I will send survivors from among them to the nations—to Tarshish, Put, and the archers of Lud; to Tubal, Javan, and the islands far away who have not heard of My fame or seen My glory. So they will proclaim My glory among the nations. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 46:9 | Advance, O horses! Race furiously, O chariots! Let the warriors come forth— Cush and Put carrying their shields, men of Lydia drawing the bow. |
| 5 | Song of Solomon 4:4 | Your neck is like the tower of David, built with rows of stones; on it hang a thousand shields, all of them shields of warriors. |
| 6 | Nahum 3:9 | Cush and Egypt were her boundless strength; Put and Libya were her allies. |
| 7 | Genesis 10:6 | The sons of Ham: Cush, Mizraim, Put, and Canaan. |
| 8 | 1 Chronicles 1:8 | The sons of Ham: Cush, Mizraim, Put, and Canaan. |
| 9 | 1 Chronicles 1:17 | The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram. The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Meshech. |
| 10 | Genesis 10:13 | Mizraim was the father of the Ludites, the Anamites, the Lehabites, the Naphtuhites, |
Ezekiel 27:10 Summary
This verse is talking about the city of Tyre, which was very powerful and had a strong army with soldiers from many different countries, including Persia, Lydia, and Put, as mentioned in Ezekiel 27:10. These soldiers hung their shields and helmets on the city walls to show how strong and mighty the city was, similar to how a king would display his wealth in his palace, as seen in Esther 1:4. But even with all this strength and glory, the city of Tyre was not safe from God's judgment, as seen in Ezekiel 27:3, reminding us that true security and strength come from God, not from our own power or wealth, as stated in Psalm 127:1-2 and Proverbs 16:18.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the men of Persia, Lydia, and Put serving in Tyre's army?
The men of Persia, Lydia, and Put serving in Tyre's army highlights the city's international influence and military strength, as seen in Ezekiel 27:10, which is also reflected in the diversity of its trade partners mentioned in Ezekiel 27:12 and the skilled labor from nearby cities in Ezekiel 27:8-9.
Why did these warriors hang their shields and helmets on Tyre's walls?
The act of hanging shields and helmets on the walls was a symbol of honor and a display of the city's military prowess, as indicated in Ezekiel 27:10, similar to how kings would display their wealth and power in their palaces, as seen in Esther 1:4 and 1 Kings 10:18-21.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of Ezekiel 27?
Ezekiel 27:10 contributes to the overall theme of the chapter, which is the judgment of Tyre for its pride and self-sufficiency, as stated in Ezekiel 27:3, by highlighting the city's impressive but ultimately fleeting military strength and international connections.
What can we learn from Tyre's experience about the nature of worldly power and glory?
Tyre's story teaches us that worldly power and glory are transient and can lead to pride and a false sense of security, as warned in 1 Peter 1:24 and Proverbs 16:18, emphasizing the importance of humility and trust in God's sovereignty, as seen in Psalm 127:1-2 and Isaiah 40:15-17.
Reflection Questions
- How can I avoid the trap of pride and self-sufficiency in my own life, and instead cultivate humility and trust in God?
- In what ways do I seek to display my own 'shields and helmets' to the world, and how can I shift my focus to what truly gives me value and worth in God's eyes?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be relying on worldly strength and power, rather than God's power and provision, and how can I surrender these areas to Him?
- How can I use my own gifts, skills, and resources to serve and glorify God, rather than seeking to glorify myself or my own accomplishments?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 27:10
They of Persia, and of Lud, and of Phut, were in thine army, thy men of war,.... As the Tryrians were a trading people, they hired foreign troops into their service, to fill their garrisons, defend
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 27:10
They of Persia and of Lud and of Phut were in thine army, thy men of war: they hanged the shield and helmet in thee; they set forth thy comeliness. They of Persia and of Lud and of Phut - warriors from the extreme east and west.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:10
They of Persia; Persians, excellent archers. Of Lud; Lydians; not those Croesus was king over, but those that dwelt in Egypt about the lake Marcotis, or higher towards Ethiopia, if they were not of that country, Ethiopians themselves. Of Phut; Libyans, a people of Africa; these were the hired soldiers, and ever served in their army under Tyrian commanders. Men of war; stationary soldiers in time of peace, and who were sent out by sea or land as occasion required in a time of war. They hanged the shield, in time of peace; or might they not, so often as they came off the guard, bring each man his armour, and hang it up in the public armoury? The shield, which defended the body, and helmet, which covered the head. They set forth thy comeliness; these stout, expert, well-armed guards were an honour to the state they served, and their arsenal especially did prove the gallantry of this Tyrian state.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:10
Ezekiel 27:10 They of Persia and of Lud and of Phut were in thine army, thy men of war: they hanged the shield and helmet in thee; they set forth thy comeliness.Ver. 10. They set forth thy comeliness.] They were to thee both for muniment and for ornament.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:10
(10) Of Persia and of Lud and of Phut.—Tyre, like most commercial nations, depended chiefly on mercenaries for the rank and file of its army. Persia, more anciently called Elam, was just now rising into prominence. Its soldiers were probably obtained by the Tyrians from their commerce in the Persian Gulf. Lud is not the one mentioned among the children of Shem (Genesis 10:22), but the Ludim (Lydians) of Hamite family, descended from Mizraim (Genesis 10:13). Phut was also an African tribe (Genesis 10:6). Both are repeatedly mentioned on the Egyptian monuments as furnishing mercenaries to the army.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:10
Verse 10. They of Persia] Lud, the Lydians; Phut, a people of Africa, see Genesis 10:6. From these places they had auxiliary troops; for as they traded with the then known world, were rich, and could afford to give good pay, they no doubt had soldiers and sailors from every part. Skilful and desperate men will go any where after their price.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 27:10
10. Her men of war. Her mercenaries were drawn from all quarters of the world. The people called here “they of Persia” appears along with Cush and Phut, African peoples, in the army of Gog, ch. Ezekiel 38:5, in which, however, northern nations as Gomer and Togarmah are also mustered. The host of Gog includes the nations lying on the outskirts of the known world, and Persia might be named among them, though the first certain mention of that country is in Ezra 4:5; Ezra 9:9, &c. Others have thought here of some African people. Lud is named, ch. Ezekiel 30:5, along with Cush and Phut, as allies of Egypt (Jeremiah 46:9); and in Genesis 10:13 Ludim is the firstborn of Mizraim (Egypt). In Isaiah 66:19 Lud is named after Tarshish, and probably some people lying on the African coast, W. of Egypt, is referred to.
Phut (Genesis 10:6) is son of Ham, and brother of Cush (Ethiopia), Mizraim (Egypt) and Canaan (Phœnicia). In Ezekiel 30:5 (Jeremiah 46:9; Nahum 3:9) the people is an ally of Egypt. LXX. renders Lybians. The inhabitants of western Egypt, or those on its western border may be referred to. they hanged the shield] The great ship is still spoken of. A figure of a ship so adorned and dressed with weapons hung on its sides is given in Layard, Nineveh, ii. p. 388. The practice of hanging weapons on buildings was not unknown in Israel, Son 4:4 (1Ma 4:57).
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 27:10
The prophet here leaves the allegory of the ship to describe the armies of the Tyrians composed of mercenary soldiers.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 27:10
10. Persia… Lud… Phut — The Persians appear for the first time in Ezekiel’s century as a national power (Toy).
Sermons on Ezekiel 27:10
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Middle-Eastern Alliance by Keith Malcomson | Keith Malcomson delves into the prophecy of Ezekiel 38, identifying nations forming a military alliance under Gog's leadership. The sermon explores the debated identities of nation |
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Israel in Flight by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of God's people reaching out to the Jewish people during a time of trouble and affliction. He warns that if the Jews are not t |
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On Evangelism in "Apocalyptic Evangelism" by Reggie Kelly | Reggie Kelly emphasizes the importance of presenting the gospel as the revelation of a mystery foretold in the prophets but hidden until its appointed time of manifestation. The ap |
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(Genesis) Genesis 10:1-6 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the three-fold division of the human family as revealed in the sons of Noah: Ham, Shem, and Japheth. The speaker mentions a chart made by an e |
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(Genesis) Genesis 10:8-32 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of studying the story of the flood in the Bible. He suggests that this chapter provides a rich study of the human family and o |