Isaiah 21:14

Isaiah 21:14 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)The inhabitants of the land of Tema brought water to him that was thirsty, they prevented with their bread him that fled.
• New International Version (NIV)bring water for the thirsty; you who live in Tema, bring food for the fugitives.
• English Standard Version (ESV)To the thirsty bring water; meet the fugitive with bread, O inhabitants of the land of Tema.
• New King James Version (NKJV)O inhabitants of the land of Tema, Bring water to him who is thirsty; With their bread they met him who fled.

Context of Isaiah 21:14

12The watchman says, “The morning comes [only briefly], but also [comes] the night [of Babylonian oppression]. If you would ask [of me then], ask [again, if Edom really wishes to know]; Come back again.” 13The [mournful, inspired] oracle (a burden to be carried) concerning Arabia: In the thickets of Arabia you must spend the night, Caravans of Dedanites. Bring water for the thirsty [Dedanites], O inhabitants of the land of Tema [in Arabia]; Meet the fugitive with bread. 15For they have fled from the swords, From the drawn sword, from the bent bow And from the press of battle and grief of war. 16For the Lord has said this to me, “Within a year, according to the years of a hired man [who will work no longer than was agreed], all the splendor of [the tribe of] Kedar will end;

Isaiah 21:14 word by word

לִקְרַ֥את צָמֵ֖א הֵתָ֣יוּ מָ֑יִם יֹשְׁבֵי֙ אֶ֣רֶץ תֵּימָ֔א בְּלַחְמ֖וֹ קִדְּמ֥וּ נֹדֵֽד׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• The inhabitantsיָשַׁבyâshab · to dwellH3427
• of the landאֶ֫רֶץ'erets · land: country/planetH776
• of Temaתֵּימָאtêymâ' têmâ' · TemaH8485
• broughtאָתָה'âthâh 'âthâ' · to comeH857
• waterמַיmayim · waterH4325
• to himקִרְאָהqir'âh · befallH7125
• that was thirstyצָמֵאtsâmê' · thirstyH6771
• they preventedקָדַםqâdam · to meetH6923
• with their breadלֶ֫חֶםlechem · food: breadH3899
• him that fledנָדַדnâdad · to wanderH5074

Cross-references for Isaiah 21:14

• Genesis 25:15Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah.
• 1 Chronicles 1:30Mishma, Dumah, Massa, Hadad, Tema,
• Job 6:19The caravans of Tema looked [for water], The caravans of Sheba waited for them [in vain].
• Isaiah 16:3[Say to the ruler] “Give us advice, make a decision [for Moab, king of Judah]; Cast your shadow [over us] like night in the midst of noon; Hide the outcasts, do not betray the fugitive [to his pursuer].
• Judges 8:4So Gideon came to the Jordan and crossed over [the river], he and the three hundred men who were with him—exhausted, yet [still] pursuing [the enemy].
• Proverbs 25:21If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; And if he is thirsty, give him water to drink;
• Romans 12:20“But if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for by doing this you will heap burning coals on his head.”
• 1 Peter 4:9Be hospitable to one another without complaint.

Commentaries on Isaiah 21:14

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 14The land of Tema "The southern country" - , Sept.; Austri, Vulg. They read תימן teiman, which seems to be right; for probably the inhabitants of Tema might be involved in the same calamity with their brethren and neighbors of Kedar, and not in a condition to give them assistance, and to relieve them, in their flight before the enemy, with bread and water. To bring forth bread and water is an instance of common humanity in such cases of distress…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 14Of the land of Tema - Tema was one of the sons of Ishmael Genesis 25:15, and is supposed to have populated the city of Thema in Arabia Deserta. The word denotes hero one of the tribes of Ishmael, or of the Arabians. Job speaks Job 6:19 of the troops of Tema,‘ and Jeremiah Jeremiah 25:23 connects Tema and Dedan together. Jerome and Eusebius say that the village of Theman ( ́ Thaiman ) existed in their time. It was, according to Jerome, five, and according…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 13-17Verses 13-17 The Arabians lived in tents, and kept cattle. A destroying army shall be brought upon them, and make them an easy prey. We know not what straits we may be brought into before we die. Those may know the want of necessary food who now eat bread to the full. Neither the skill of archers, nor the courage of mighty men, can protect from the judgments of God. That is poor glory, which will thus quickly come to nothing. Thus hath the Lord said to…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 14Tema was an oasis in Arabia on a main trade route from Babylon.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1414. Tema--a kindred tribe: an oasis in that region (Jr 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" (Is 14:19), [Maurer].Read the comment

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Commentaries on Isaiah 21

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings