Bible Dictionary
Tirras
Tirras was the youngest son of Japheth. He is traditionally associated with the Thracians, though the precise identification is uncertain.
Definition
Tirras was the youngest son of Japheth. He is usually identified with the Thracians because of the similarity of the names.
Biblical Usage
He is listed among Japheth’s sons in the genealogy of nations.
Historical Background
The identification rests on verbal approximation and is not established beyond that association.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(desire), the youngest son of Japheth, (Genesis 10:2) usually identified with the Thracians, as presenting the closest verbal approximation to the name.