Jeremiah 25:23
Jeremiah 25:23 in Multiple Translations
Dedan, Tema, Buz, and all who cut the corners of their hair;
Dedan, and Tema, and Buz, and all that are in the utmost corners,
Dedan, and Tema, and Buz, and all that have the corners of their hair cut off;
Dedan and Tema and Buz, and all who have the ends of their hair cut;
to Dedan, Tema, Buz, and all those who trim their hair on the sides of their heads;
And Dedan, and Tema, and Buz, and all that dwell in the vttermost corners,
Dedan, and Tema, and Buz, And all cutting the corners [of the beard],
Dedan, Tema, Buz, and all who have the corners of their beard cut off;
Dedan, and Tema, and Buz, and all that are in the utmost corners,
And Dedan, and Thema, and Buz, and all that have their hair cut round.
In the vision I then went to Dedan, Tema, and Buz cities in Arabia and to other distant places (OR, places where people cut their hair short), and gave some of the wine to leaders in those areas.
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 25:23
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Jeremiah 25:23 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֶת
דְּדָ֤ן
וְ/אֶת
תֵּימָא֙
וְ/אֶת
בּ֔וּז
וְ/אֵ֖ת
כָּל
קְצוּצֵ֥י
פֵאָֽה
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
דְּדָ֤ן
Dᵉdân
H1719
Dedan
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
תֵּימָא֙
Têymâʼ
H8485
Tema
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
בּ֔וּז
Bûwz
H938
Buz
N-proper
וְ/אֵ֖ת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
קְצוּצֵ֥י
qâtsats
H7112
to cut
V-Qal-Inf-c
פֵאָֽה
pêʼâh
H6285
side
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 25:23
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
דְּדָ֤ן
Dᵉdân
H1719
"Dedan"
N-proper
Dedan was a man and a region mentioned in the Bible, first appearing in Genesis 25:3. It refers to a low-lying area or a son of Jokshan, and is associated with the patriarchs. Dedan is also the name of a place and a person.
Definition: Dedan = "low country" a place in south Arabia Also named: de.da.nim (דְּדָנִי "Dedanite" H1720)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Dedan. See also: Genesis 10:7; Jeremiah 49:8; Jeremiah 25:23.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
תֵּימָא֙
Têymâʼ
H8485
"Tema"
N-proper
Tema refers to a son of Ishmael and the desert region he settled. It appears in Genesis as a place name. This area is associated with Ishmael's descendants.
Definition: § Tema = "desert" the land settled by Tema the son of Ishmael
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Tema. See also: Genesis 25:15; Job 6:19; Isaiah 21:14.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
בּ֔וּז
Bûwz
H938
"Buz"
N-proper
Buz is a personal name in the Bible, referring to a son of Nahor and an Israelite, and is also the name of a place in Arabia, as mentioned in the book of Genesis. The name means contempt, and is translated as Buz in the KJV Bible. This term appears in genealogies and geographical descriptions.
Definition: § Buz = "contempt" a place in Arabia
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Buz. See also: Genesis 22:21; 1 Chronicles 5:14; Jeremiah 25:23.
וְ/אֵ֖ת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
קְצוּצֵ֥י
qâtsats
H7112
"to cut"
V-Qal-Inf-c
This verb means to cut something off, either physically or figuratively. It is used in the Bible to describe cutting off a branch or a piece of wood, and also to describe being cut off from a group or community.
Definition: 1) to cut off 1a) (Qal) to cut off 1b) (Piel) to cut or hew off, cut in two, cut in pieces 1c) (Pual) to be cut or hewn off Aramaic equivalent: qe.tsats (קְצַץ "to cut" H7113)
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: cut (asunder, in pieces, in sunder, off), [idiom] utmost. See also: Exodus 39:3; 2 Kings 24:13; Psalms 46:10.
פֵאָֽה
pêʼâh
H6285
"side"
N-fs
This word refers to the side or corner of something, like the edge of a room or a region. It is used in the Bible to describe geography or location. In the KJV, it is translated as 'corner' or 'side'.
Definition: 1) corner, edge, side, quarter, extremity 1a) corner 1b) side
Usage: Occurs in 59 OT verses. KJV: corner, end, quarter, side. See also: Exodus 25:26; Jeremiah 25:23; Jeremiah 9:25.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 25:23
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- Jeremiah 25:23 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 25:23
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 25:23
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 25:23
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 25:23
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 25:23
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 25:23
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 25:23
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 25:23
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 25:23
Context — The Cup of God’s Wrath
21Edom, Moab, and the Ammonites;
22all the kings of Tyre and Sidon; the kings of the coastlands across the sea;
23Dedan, Tema, Buz, and all who cut the corners of their hair;
24all the kings of Arabia, and all the kings of the mixed tribes who dwell in the desert; 25all the kings of Zimri, Elam, and Media;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeremiah 9:26 | Egypt, Judah, Edom, Ammon, Moab, and all the inhabitants of the desert who clip the hair of their temples. For all these nations are uncircumcised, and the whole house of Israel is uncircumcised in heart.” |
| 2 | Jeremiah 49:32 | Their camels will become plunder, and their large herds will be spoil. I will scatter to the wind in every direction those who shave their temples; I will bring calamity on them from all sides,” declares the LORD. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 49:8 | Turn and run! Lie low, O dwellers of Dedan, for I will bring disaster on Esau at the time I punish him. |
| 4 | Job 6:19 | The caravans of Tema look for water; the travelers of Sheba hope to find it. |
| 5 | Genesis 22:21 | Uz the firstborn, his brother Buz, Kemuel (the father of Aram), |
| 6 | Genesis 25:15 | Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. |
| 7 | Genesis 10:7 | The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, and Sabteca. And the sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan. |
| 8 | Isaiah 21:13–14 | This is the burden against Arabia: In the thickets of Arabia you must lodge, O caravans of Dedanites. Bring water for the thirsty, O dwellers of Tema; meet the refugees with food. |
| 9 | Ezekiel 27:20 | Dedan was your merchant in saddlecloths for riding. |
| 10 | 1 Chronicles 1:30 | Mishma, Dumah, Massa, Hadad, Tema, |
Jeremiah 25:23 Summary
[Jeremiah 25:23 talks about God addressing various groups of people, including Dedan, Tema, Buz, and those who cut the corners of their hair. This shows that God is concerned with the actions and practices of all people, regardless of where they come from. As seen in verses like Ezekiel 18:4 and Romans 3:23, we are all accountable to God for our actions. By understanding this, we can reflect on our own practices and ensure they align with God's will, as guided by scriptures like Colossians 3:2 and 1 John 2:15-17.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the people mentioned in Jeremiah 25:23?
The people mentioned in Jeremiah 25:23, such as Dedan, Tema, and Buz, were likely tribes or cities in the Arabian region, as seen in other Bible references like Ezekiel 25:13 and Job 6:19. They, along with those who cut the corners of their hair, are being addressed by God through Jeremiah.
What does it mean to 'cut the corners of their hair'?
Cutting the corners of their hair, as mentioned in Jeremiah 25:23, is believed to be a pagan practice or a sign of idolatrous worship, contrasting with the Israelites' practice of not cutting the corners of their hair as stated in Leviticus 19:27 and Leviticus 21:5.
Why is God addressing these specific groups of people?
God is addressing these groups, as seen in Jeremiah 25:23, because they, like all nations, will be held accountable for their actions and will face judgment, as proclaimed in Jeremiah 25:17-38 and supported by verses like Isaiah 13:1-22 which speak of God's judgment on various nations.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of Jeremiah 25?
Jeremiah 25:23 is part of a larger list of nations and kings that God will judge, as outlined in Jeremiah 25:15-38, emphasizing God's sovereignty over all nations and His plan to judge each for their sins, as also seen in Revelation 20:12-15.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn from the fact that God addresses specific tribes and practices in Jeremiah 25:23, and how does this relate to our own lives and practices?
- How does the mention of 'all who cut the corners of their hair' remind us of the importance of distinguishing ourselves as followers of God, as seen in verses like Romans 12:2 and 2 Corinthians 6:17?
- In what ways can we, like the nations mentioned in Jeremiah 25, be held accountable for our actions and how should this realization affect our daily choices?
- What does the judgment proclaimed in Jeremiah 25:23 teach us about God's character and His expectations for humanity, in light of verses like Psalm 96:10 and Acts 17:31?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 25:23
Dedan, and Tema, and Buz,.... These seem to be places in Edom or Idumea, of whose destruction Jeremiah prophesies in Jeremiah 49:7; or rather in Arabia and Mesopotamia.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 25:23
Dedan, and Tema, and Buz, and all that are in the utmost corners, Dedan - North of Arabia (Genesis 25:3-4). Tema and Buz - neighbouring tribes north of Arabia (Job 32:2).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 25:23
We read of a Dedan the issue of Ham, . The other the posterity of Abraham by Jokshan, . It seemeth to be a city of Idumea, . Tema descended from Ishmael, ; his posterity inhabited in Arabia, , where they are joined with those of Dedan. Buz was one of the posterity of Nahor, . These were people mixed with the Saracens or Arabians. All that are in the utmost corners; that dwell in the corners or furthest parts of the world. Some interpret it of the fashion of their cutting their beards, as the Saracens did: see , where God forbade his people that fashion.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 25:23
Jeremiah 25:23 Dedan, and Tema, and Buz, and all [that are] in the utmost corners,Ver. 23. Dedan, and Tema, and Buz.] The Hagarens or Saracens And all that are in the utmost corners.] Qui attonsi sunt in comam; Roundheads. See Jeremiah 9:26.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 25:23
(23) Dedan, and Tema, and Buz.—From the west we pass again to the east, the first two districts lying to the south-east of Edom, the last probably in the same region. For Dedan see Genesis 10:7; Genesis 25:3; Genesis 25:2; 1 Chronicles 1:9; 1 Chronicles 1:32; Isaiah 21:13; Ezekiel 25:13. For Tema, on the modern pilgrims’ road from Damascus to Mecca, see Isaiah 21:14; Job 6:19. For Buz see Genesis 22:21. The fact that the “travelling companies of Dedanim” (Isaiah 21:13) carried on the trade between Tyre and Arabia (Ezekiel 27:15) accounts in part for their mention here. All that are in the utmost corners.—The marginal reading gives the true meaning—all that have the corners of their temples shorn. (See Note on Jeremiah 9:26.) The words point to the nomad tribes of Kedar, who were distinguished by this peculiarity. For “mingled people,” see Note on Jeremiah 25:20. The genealogies of Genesis 10, Genesis 25:1-16, and 1 Chronicles 1 point to a great intermingling of Cushite and Semitic races in these regions.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 25:23
Verse 23. Dedan] Was son of Abraham, by Keturah, Genesis 25:3. Tema] Was one of the sons of Ishmael, in the north of Arabia, Genesis 36:15. Buz] Brother of Uz, descendants of Nahor, brother of Abraham, settled in Arabia Deserta, Genesis 22:21.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 25:23
23. Dedan] a tribe descended from Abraham by his wife Keturah (Genesis 10:7) and dwelling S.E. of Edom. Their caravans maintained a trade between Tyre and Arabia (Ezekiel 27:15; Ezekiel 27:20; Ezekiel 38:13). Tema] the modern Teimâ, about 250 miles S.E. of Edom. They were descendants of Ishmael (Genesis 25:15). Buz] See Genesis 22:21. Elihu is called a Buzite (Job 32:2). all that have the corners of their hair polled] See on Jeremiah 9:26.
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 25:23
Dedan - See the Isaiah 21:13 note. Buz - See Job 32:2 note. All that are ... - See the marginal reference note.
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 25:23
23. Dedan… Tema… Buz — Arabian tribes. Utmost corners, as in Jeremiah 9:25, should be hair-corners polled, or who have the corners of their hair shorn.