Gomer

Gomer, a son of Japheth, was the father of Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah, as listed in the Table of Nations.

The name Gomer means “to finish; complete”

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Summary

A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Genesis 10:2; only referred to as Gomer (גֹּ֫מֶר); son of Japheth; a brother of Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech and Tiras; father of Ashkenaz, Riphath and Togarmah.

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Family members

Father: Japheth
Siblings: Javan Madai Magog Meshech Tiras Tubal
Children: Ashkenaz Riphath Togarmah

Alternative names

גֹּ֫מֶרGomer

Mentions

Genesis 10:2
The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.
Genesis 10:3
The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah.
1 Chronicles 1:5
The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.
1 Chronicles 1:6
The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah.
Ezekiel 38:6
…as well as Gomer with all its troops, and Beth-togarmah from the far north with all its troops—the many nations with you.