Gen 9:27 | MHM | STEP | v. 27 : Next, Noah blesses Japheth, saying God will enlarge him and that he will “dwell in the tents of Shem” ( v. 27 ). Japheth’s descendants would become large, powerful nations. Some of them would even join with Shem’s people, hinting at how Gentiles (non-Jews) would later be welcomed into God’s family through faith in Christ (Eph. ii. 14, 15; Rom. xi. 11-24 ). Both Shem and Japheth’s families are given blessings, but the greatest blessing is having God’s presence. Canaan, meanwhile, would serve them both. This shows that true happiness is found in having God with us, not just in having lots of land or power.

‏ Genesis 9:27

v. 27: Next, Noah blesses Japheth, saying God will enlarge him and that he will “dwell in the tents of Shem” (v. 27 ^a). Japheth’s descendants would become large, powerful nations. Some of them would even join with Shem’s people, hinting at how Gentiles (non-Jews) would later be welcomed into God’s family through faith in Christ (Eph. ii. 14, 15; Rom. xi. 11-24 ^b). Both Shem and Japheth’s families are given blessings, but the greatest blessing is having God’s presence. Canaan, meanwhile, would serve them both. This shows that true happiness is found in having God with us, not just in having lots of land or power.