How do you pronounce Japheth?

Japheth is pronounced "DZHAY-fuhth". Alternative pronunciations include: "JAH-feth", "JAY-feth", "JAY-feth". This name appears in 11 verses of the King James Bible.

Where does Japheth appear in the Bible?

Japheth appears in 11 verses of the King James Bible, including Genesis 5:32, Genesis 6:10, Genesis 7:13, Genesis 9:18, Genesis 9:23, and others.

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How to Pronounce Japheth

DZHAY-fuhth

Japheth is pronounced DZHAY-fuhth (ˈdʒeɪfɛθ): two syllables, stress on the first. Also heard: JAH-feth, JAY-feth.

Who was Japheth?

Japheth was one of the three sons of Noah, listed with Shem and Ham, who came through the ark with their father (Genesis 5:32, Genesis 9:18). His descendants, named in Genesis 10:2, include Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.

Also pronounced

JAH-feth

JAY-feth

Found in Scripture

Genesis 5:32 Genesis 6:10 Genesis 7:13 Genesis 9:18 Genesis 9:23 Genesis 9:27 Genesis 10:1 Genesis 10:2 Genesis 10:21 1 Chronicles 1:4 1 Chronicles 1:5

Other names from Genesis

Jachin · Jah-KEEN Jacob · DZHAY-kuhb Jahleel · JAH-lee-uhl Jahzeel · JAH-zee-uhl Jamin · JAY-min Jared · JAR-ed Javan · DZHAY-van Jebusite · JEB-you-site Jebusites · DZHEHB-oo-zaits Jegar Sahadutha · JEE-guhr-say-huh-DOO-thuh

In other languages

Jafé in Portuguese

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