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Anticipating the Need
Commentators explain that the phrase "did meet the fugitives with their bread" (or "prevented with their bread" in the KJV) means the people of Tema proactively anticipated the needs of the refugees. They didn't wait to be asked but went out to provide life-saving water and food. This illustrates a powerful model of charity: seeing a need and meeting it generously and without hesitation.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 21:14
18th Century
Theologian
Of 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…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 21:14
19th Century
Bishop
The inhabitants of ... Tema ... — Another element of suffering comes into the picture. The Dedanites, driven out of their…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 21:14
16th Century
Theologian
To meet the thirsty bring waters. He heightens the description of that trembling with which the Lord had determined to strike the Arabians…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 21:14
17th Century
Pastor
The inhabitants of the land of Tema
This country had its name from Tema, one of the sons of Ishmael, ([Reference Gen…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 21:13–17
17th Century
Minister
The Arabians lived in tents and kept cattle. A destroying army will be brought upon them and make them an easy prey.
We do not know what str…