Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

General references

Bible References

Isles

Genesis 10:25
Two sons were born to Eber. One was named Peleg, because in his time the earth was divided. His brother was named Joktan.
Psalm 72:10
The kings of Tarshish and of the isles will bring tribute (presents). The kings of Sheba and Seba will offer gifts.
Isaiah 24:15
Therefore in the east give glory to Jehovah. Exalt the name of Jehovah the God of Israel, in the islands of the sea.
Isaiah 40:15
Truly the nations are like a drop in a bucket! They are regarded as dust on the scales! He weighs the islands as though they were fine dust.
Isaiah 41:5
The islands have seen it and fear. The ends of the earth tremble. They approach and come forward.
Isaiah 42:4
He will not lose hope or courage. He will establish justice on the earth. Distant lands eagerly wait for his law.
Isaiah 49:1
Listen to this, you islands! Pay attention you people far away. Jehovah chose me long before I was born. He recorded my name while I was in my mother's womb.
Isaiah 51:5
My righteousness is near. My salvation is on the way and my arm (power) will bring justice to the nations. The islands will look to me and wait in hope for my arm (power).
Isaiah 59:18
He will pay them back according to their deeds. He will pay back his opponents with wrath and punish his enemies. He will pay back the people who live on the coastlands.
Isaiah 60:9
Surely the coastlands wait with hope for me. The ships from Tarshish are the first to bring your children from far away. They bring their silver and their gold with them to honor the name of Jehovah your God, the Holy One of Israel, because he has honored you.
Jeremiah 2:10
Go over to the coasts of Cyprus (Kittim), and see. Send someone to Kedar and observe closely. See if there has ever been such a thing as this.
Jeremiah 25:22
all the kings of Tyre and Sidon, and the kings on the seacoast;
Zephaniah 2:11
Jehovah will fill them with fear for he will starve (emaciate) all the gods of the earth! Men will worship him, each one from his place, even the coastlands of the nations.

After his

Genesis 10:20
These are the sons of Ham by their clans and languages, in their territories and nations.
Genesis 11:1
The entire world had one language and common words.

General references

Genesis 10:31
These are the sons of Shem by their clans and languages, in their territories and nations.
1 Chronicles 1:5
Japheth's descendants were Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.