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Isaiah 21:14

King James Version (KJV)

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Isaiah 21:14

Verse 14 of 17

Scripture focus

The inhabitants of the land of Tema brought water to him that was thirsty, they prevented with their bread him that fled.

Isaiah 21:14 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Isaiah 21:14

Theological / Devotional

The land of Tema. In Gen. 25:13-15 and 1 Chron. 1:29, 30, Tema and Dumah are listed as descendants of Ishmael. Tema is situated in the Arabian Desert, about 165 mi. (264.5 km.) south-southwest of Dumah, about 300 mi. (480 km.) east of the point of the Sinai Peninsula.

Brought water. Literally, “bring ye water.” The words indicate the plight of the Dedanites (v. 13), who had been forced to flee from the enemy without provisions. Their neighbors, the Temanites, were called upon to take pity on them in their famished condition.

Prevented. Literally, “met.” When the KJV was translated, the word “prevent” had the meaning “meet,” or “precede.”

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