Gen 25:15, Isa 21:14, Jer 25:23 | JFB

Genesis 25:15

Isaiah 21:14

14. Tema—a kindred tribe: an oasis in that region (Jer 25:23). The Temeans give water to the faint and thirsting Dedanites; the greatest act of hospitality in the burning lands of the East, where water is so scarce.

prevented—that is, anticipated the wants of the fugitive Dedanites by supplying bread (Ge 14:18).

their bread—rather, "his (the fugitive's) bread"; the bread due to him, necessary for his support; so "thy grave" (Isa 14:19), [MAURER].

Jeremiah 25:23

23. Dedan—north of Arabia (Ge 25:3, 4).

Tema . . . Buz—neighboring tribes north of Arabia (Job 32:2).

all . . . in . . . utmost corners—rather, "having the hair cut in angles," a heathenish custom (see on Jer 9:26).