Tiras
Culture & SocietyWhat is the meaning of Tiras in the Bible?
Tiras is a son of Japheth mentioned in Genesis 10:2 and 1 Chronicles 1:5, with scholarly theories linking him to the Thracians or Etruscans.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Tiras helps readers understand the ancient Near Eastern worldview by mapping biblical genealogies to known historical populations in Europe and Asia Minor.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Ancient Cultural Lens: Avoid applying 21st-century Western assumptions to Tiras. Examine how first-century or Near Eastern listeners understood this practice within their daily social dynamics.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Tiras in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Tiras clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Genesis 10:21 Chronicles 1:5
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Tiras." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/tiras/