Generation 11
Tiras
תִירָס“Desire”
Imagined period portrait · AI reconstruction
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Etymology
Likely related to an Akkadian word tiru ("dwelling place" or "encampment") or a root meaning "desire" or "go forth."
Commentary
Tiras is traditionally associated with the Thracians or Tyrsenians (Etruscans), peoples known to have inhabited regions north of Greece and in Italy. Josephus identifies Tiras with the Thracians.
Scripture
- Genesis 10:2
- 1 Chronicles 1:5:5:1:5
- 1 Chronicles 1:5