"The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Javan Meaning in the Bible
Javan
boy
Javan means "Greece; Clay; Wine", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Javan appears in the King James Bible, and Genesis 10:2 is the passage most often tied to it. Javan represents God's sovereignty over civilizations — choosing Greek language and culture to carry the New Testament to the world.
Is Javan in the Bible?
Yes — Javan appears in the King James Bible, including Genesis 10:2.
Pronunciation:/JAY-van/
OriginHebrew
MeaningGreece; Clay; Wine
What does Javan mean?
Javan is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Greece; Clay; Wine". Javan was a son of Japheth whose descendants became the Greeks — the civilization through which God would spread the New Testament's language and the gospel's message. God chose Greek culture as the vessel for His most important revelation.
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What does Javan mean in the Bible?
Javan means "Greece; Clay; Wine" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Javan was a son of Japheth whose descendants became the Greeks — the civilization through which God would spread the New Testament's language and the gospel's message. God chose Greek culture as the vessel for His most important revelation.
Where does Javan appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Javan is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Genesis 10:2. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"And the rough goat is the king of Grecia."
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Which books of the Bible mention Javan?
Javan is mentioned across 5 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Javan?
Javan represents God's sovereignty over civilizations — choosing Greek language and culture to carry the New Testament to the world.
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