What does Genesis 10:3 mean?

Genesis 10:3 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Genesis 10:3 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And the sons of Gomer; Ashkenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.

1Now these are the generations of the sons of Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth: and unto them were sons born after the flood.

2The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.

3And the sons of Gomer; Ashkenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.

4And the sons of Javan; Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim.

5By these were the isles of the Gentiles divided in their lands; every one after his tongue, after their families, in their nations.

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