Isaiah 21:14

And you people who live in Tema city in northwest Arabia, must bring food for the ◄refugees/people who are fleeing from their enemies►.

Translation for Translators

In The King James Version

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

In Context

13I received this message about Arabia: Give this message to people traveling in caravans from Dedan town in northwest Arabia, who camp in the scrub there. Tell them to bring water for those who are thirsty.

15They are fleeing in order not to be killed by their enemies’ swords and not to be shot in battles by arrows.

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Cross References

Genesis 25:15Hadar, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah.

1 Chronicles 1:30Mishma, Dumah, Massa, Hadad, Tema,

Proverbs 25:21If your enemies are hungry, give them something to eat; if they are thirsty, give them something to drink;

Romans 12:20Instead of doing something evil to those who have done something evil to you, do as the Scriptures teach: “If your (sg) enemies are hungry, feed them! If they are thirsty, give them something to drink! By doing that, you (sg) will cause them to feel ashamed and perhaps they will change their attitude toward you [IDM].”

Matthew Henry on Isaiah 21:14-17

The Doom of Arabia. ( b. c. 714.) 13 The burden upon Arabia. In the forest in Arabia shall ye lodge, O ye travelling companies of Dedanim. 14 The inhabitants of the land of Tema brought water to him that was thirsty, they prevented with their bread him that fled. 15 For they fled from the swords, from the drawn sword, and from the bent bow, and from the grievousness of war. 16 For thus hath the Lord said unto me, Within a year, according to the years of a hireling, and all the glory of Kedar shall fail: 17 And the… Read the whole commentary →

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