Jeremiah 25:23

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

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

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Dedan, and Thema, and Buz, and all that have their hair cut round.

Free Bible Version

to Dedan, Tema, Buz, and all those who trim their hair on the sides of their heads;

Geneva Bible 1599

And Dedan, and Tema, and Buz, and all that dwell in the vttermost corners,

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

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.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Dedan, Tema, and Buz with all the ones who cut the hair on the sides of their heads, they also had to drink it.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

Dedan, Tema, Buz, and all who have the corners of their beard cut off;

Young's Literal Translation

Dedan, and Tema, and Buz, And all cutting the corners [of the beard],

Context

The Cup of God’s Wrath

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;

Summary

This verse lists various nations and peoples that will be affected by God's judgment and wrath due to their disobedience and sin. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of turning away from God and living in rebellion. The mention of these nations highlights the universal scope of God's justice and the accountability of all people before Him. Ultimately, it underscores the importance of repentance and obedience to avoid the impending judgment described in the verse. The verse also points to the sovereignty of God over all nations and His righteous judgment on sin.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

Dedan--north of Arabia (Gen 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).

Jeremiah 25:23

The Cup of God’s Wrath

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

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

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Dedan, and Thema, and Buz, and all that have their hair cut round.

Free Bible Version

to Dedan, Tema, Buz, and all those who trim their hair on the sides of their heads;

Geneva Bible 1599

And Dedan, and Tema, and Buz, and all that dwell in the vttermost corners,

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

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.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Dedan, Tema, and Buz with all the ones who cut the hair on the sides of their heads, they also had to drink it.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

Dedan, Tema, Buz, and all who have the corners of their beard cut off;

Young's Literal Translation

Dedan, and Tema, and Buz, And all cutting the corners [of the beard],