Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(fire that spreads). A grandson of Japhet (Gen. 10:3). Ashchenaz (1 Chron. 1:6; Jer. 51:27).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
Son of Gomer, the son of Japheth, and his descendants, who settled in the vicinity of Armenia (Gen. 10:3; 1 Chron. 1:6; Jer. 51:27).
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Transliteration:
’Ashknaz
Meaning:
of foreign origin; Ashkenaz, a Japhethite, also his descendants
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
The As-race; spreading fire; strong; fortified:―son of Gomer [ASHCHENAZ], Gen. 10:3. {Ashkenaz genus}