Alfred Edersheim
The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah • Appendix IX
Japheth dwelling in Shem tents — Gentile inclusion in Messianic age (Targum Pseudo-Jon.)
Gentiles Welcomed
Noah's prophecy that Japheth would dwell in Shem's tents foreshadowed Gentiles sharing in Israel's blessings.
Old Testament
Genesis 9:27
May God extend Japheth's territory; may Japheth live in the tents of Shem, and may Canaan be the slave of Japheth.
New Testament
Ephesians 2:13
But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.
Why This Matters
Noah's prophecy that Japheth would dwell in Shem's tents foreshadowed Gentiles sharing in Israel's blessings. Paul declares that those once far away have been brought near through Christ's blood.
Reflection
Lord of the future, as I study Gentiles Welcomed, anchor my hope not in circumstances but in Your coming reign.
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