Biblical Reference:
Tiras is mentioned in the Table of Nations in the Book of Genesis. According to Genesis 10:2 , "The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras." Tiras is listed as one of the seven sons of Japheth, who was one of the three sons of Noah. This genealogical record is reiterated in 1 Chronicles 1:5 : "The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras."

Historical and Geographical Context:
The descendants of Tiras are traditionally associated with maritime peoples. Some historical sources and biblical scholars have linked Tiras with the ancient Thracians, a group of tribes that inhabited parts of Southeast Europe, particularly in the region that is now modern-day Bulgaria, Greece, and Turkey. The Thracians were known for their warrior culture and distinct art and religious practices.

Cultural and Linguistic Connections:
The name Tiras has been connected to various ancient peoples and regions through linguistic and historical analysis. Some scholars suggest a connection between Tiras and the Etruscans of Italy, although this is more speculative. The Thracians, however, are more commonly associated with Tiras due to geographical proximity and historical records.

Theological Significance:
In the biblical narrative, the descendants of Japheth, including Tiras, are often associated with the spread of nations and peoples across the earth following the Flood. The Table of Nations in Genesis 10 is significant for understanding the biblical perspective on the origins and distribution of different ethnic groups. Tiras, as a son of Japheth, is part of this broader narrative that emphasizes the fulfillment of God's command to "be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth" (Genesis 9:1).

Extra-Biblical References:
While the Bible provides limited information about Tiras, extra-biblical sources, such as the writings of Josephus, offer additional insights. Josephus, a first-century Jewish historian, identified Tiras with the Thracians. In his work "Antiquities of the Jews," Josephus states, "Tiras also called those whom he ruled over Thirasians; but the Greeks changed the name into Thracians."

Modern Implications:
The identification of Tiras with historical peoples like the Thracians contributes to the understanding of ancient migrations and the development of early civilizations. It also highlights the interconnectedness of biblical genealogies with historical and archaeological findings, providing a framework for exploring the origins of various ethnic groups in the ancient world.Tiras

A son of Japeth, supposed to have been the forefather of the ancient Thracians, Genesis 10:2.

The youngest of the sons of Japheth (Genesis 10:2; 1 Chronicles 1:5). TIRAS

ti'-ras (tirac; Theiras, Lucian Thiras): A son of Japheth (Genesis 10:2 (P); 1 Chronicles 1:5). Not mentioned elsewhere; this name was almost unanimously taken by the ancient commentators (so Josephus, Ant, I, vi, 1) to be the same as that of the Thracians (Thrakes); but the removal of the nominative ending -s does away with this surface resemblance. Tuch was the first to suggest the Tursenioi, a race of Pelasgian pirates, who left many traces of their ancient power in the islands and coasts of the Aegean, and who were doubtless identical with the Etruscans of Italy. This brilliant suggestion has since been confirmed by the discovery of the name Turusa among the seafaring peoples who invaded Egypt in the reign of Merenptah (W.M. Muller, AE, 356;). Tiras has also been regarded as the same as Tarshish.

Horace J. Wolf

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... (a) The Sons of Japheth (v.2-5). 2. The sons of Japheth: Gomer and Magog
and Madai and Javan and Tubal and Meshech and Tiras. We ...
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[Endnotes]
... ". JAPHETH. Gomer, Magog. Madai. Javan, Tubal. Meshech. Tiras. Ashkenaz,
Elishah, Riphath, Tarshish, Togarmah. Kittim, Dodanim. It ...
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An Exposition on the First Ten Chapters of Genesis, and Part of ...
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Tiras (2 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. TIRAS. ...Tiras has also been regarded as the same
as Tarshish. Horace J. Wolf. Multi-Version Concordance Tiras (2 Occurrences). ...
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Meshech (11 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel mentions them several times, first, as engaged in contributing to the trade
of Tyre (Tiras of Genesis 10:2 ?), in "vessels of brass" and-very ...
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Japheth (12 Occurrences)
... descendants of Japheth were seven in number, and are represented by the nations
designated Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Mesech, and Tiras; or, roughly ...
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Javan (12 Occurrences)
... Javan (12 Occurrences). Genesis 10:2 The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan,
Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Gomer (7 Occurrences)
... Gomer (7 Occurrences). Genesis 10:2 The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan,
Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Tubal (9 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Genesis 10:2 The sons of Japheth:
Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras. ...
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Madai (2 Occurrences)
... Madai (2 Occurrences). Genesis 10:2 The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan,
Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Magog (5 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Genesis 10:2 The sons of Japheth:
Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras. ...
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Tirathites (1 Occurrence)

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Thracian
... Some have sought a connection between Thracia and the TIRAS (which see)
of Genesis 10:2, but the identification is conjectural. ...
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