An informational overview of Tiras and the seafaring peoples associated with his name.
Biblical Context
Tiras appears in genealogical texts.
A Patriarch Linked to Aegean and Maritime Groups
Tiras is often associated with the Sea Peoples or Thracian-related groups of the Aegean. These maritime cultures were known for shipbuilding, raiding, and coastal settlements.
Archaeological Evidence
Aegean sites reveal advanced naval technology, pottery styles, and trade networks. Egyptian inscriptions describe Sea Peoples who may correspond to Tiras.
Bible Verses About Tiras: A Maritime People
Genesis 10:2 – Son of Japheth.
1 Chronicles 1:5 – Listed among Japhethites.
Ezekiel 27:10 – Maritime warriors.
Isaiah 66:19 – Distant islands.
Jeremiah 2:10 – Coastlands referenced.
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