Jeremiah 25:23

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Dedan, and Tema, and Buz, and all [that are] in the utmost corners,

Complete Jewish Bible:

D'dan, Teima, Buz and all who cut the corners of their beards;

Berean Standard Bible:

Dedan, Tema, Buz, and all who cut the corners of their hair;

American Standard Version:

Dedan, and Tema, and Buz, and all that have the corners of their hair cut off;

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Dedan^{H1719}, and Tema^{H8485}, and Buz^{H938}, and all that are in the utmost^{H7112} corners^{H6285},

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Commentary for Jeremiah 25:23

Jeremiah 25:23 is a part of the Old Testament in the Bible, specifically from the book of Jeremiah, who was a prophet during the late 7th and early 6th centuries BCE. This verse is situated within a larger prophetic oracle concerning the judgment of nations, which includes a pronouncement of God's impending punishment on Judah and surrounding nations for their idolatry and disobedience.

In this verse, Jeremiah mentions Dedan, Tema, and Buz, which were ancient territories or peoples. Dedan is often associated with an Arabian tribe descended from Abraham through his son Ishmael (Genesis 25:3). Tema is believed to be a region or city in northern Arabia, known for its wisdom and mentioned elsewhere as the home of Job's friend Eliphaz (Job 2:11). Buz is less clearly identified but is also linked to the region and may refer to a people or a place.

The phrase "all [that are] in the utmost corners" suggests that the judgment God is pronouncing through Jeremiah is far-reaching, extending to even the most distant or remote nations. This reflects the universal scope of God's sovereignty and the comprehensive nature of His judgment. It serves as a reminder that no one is beyond the reach of divine justice and that God's plans encompass all nations, not just Israel.

The historical context of this verse is set against the backdrop of the impending Babylonian exile. Jeremiah is warning the people of Judah and the surrounding nations that their continued rebellion against God will lead to their downfall. The Babylonians, under the rule of Nebuchadnezzar, would soon conquer Judah and take many of its inhabitants into exile. Jeremiah's message is one of divine retribution but also contains a call to repentance, with the hope that the people might turn back to God and avert the worst of the coming destruction.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H1719
   There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: דְּדָן
   Transliteration: Dᵉdân
   Pronunciation: ded-awn'
   Description: or (prolonged) דְּדָנֶה; (Ezekiel 25:13), of uncertain derivation; Dedan, the name of two Cushites and of their territory; Dedan.
   
2. Strong's Number: H8485
   There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: תֵּימָא
   Transliteration: Têymâʼ
   Pronunciation: tay-maw'
   Description: or תֵּמָא; probably of foreign derivation; Tema, a son of Ishmael, and the region settled by him; Tema.
   
3. Strong's Number: H938
   There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בּוּז
   Transliteration: Bûwz
   Pronunciation: booz
   Description: the same as בּוּז; Buz, the name of a son of Nahor, and of an Israelite; Buz.
   
4. Strong's Number: H7112
   There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: קָצַץ
   Transliteration: qâtsats
   Pronunciation: kaw-tsats'
   Description: a primitive root; to chop off (literally or figuratively); cut (asunder, in pieces, in sunder, off), [idiom] utmost.
   
5. Strong's Number: H6285
   There are 59 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פֵּאָה
   Transliteration: pêʼâh
   Pronunciation: pay-aw'
   Description: feminine of פֹּה; properly, mouth in a figurative sense, i.e. direction, region, extremity; corner, end, quarter, side.