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you who live in Tema, bring food for the fugitives.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/isaiah/21.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />O people of Tema, bring water to these thirsty people, food to these weary refugees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/isaiah/21.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />To the thirsty bring water; meet the fugitive with bread, O inhabitants of the land of Tema.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/21.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Bring water for the thirsty, O dwellers of Tema; meet the refugees with food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/isaiah/21.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The inhabitants of the land of Tema brought water to him that was thirsty, they prevented with their bread him that fled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/isaiah/21.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />O inhabitants of the land of Tema, Bring water to him who is thirsty; With their bread they met him who fled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/isaiah/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Bring water for the thirsty, You inhabitants of the land of Tema; Meet the fugitive with bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/isaiah/21.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Bring water for the thirsty, O inhabitants of the land of Tema, Meet the fugitive with bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/isaiah/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Bring water for the thirsty, O inhabitants of the land of Tema, Meet the fugitive with bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/isaiah/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Bring water to meet the thirsty, O inhabitants of the land of Tema, Meet with bread the one who has fled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/isaiah/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Bring water for the thirsty [Dedanites], O inhabitants of the land of Tema [in Arabia]; Meet the fugitive with bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/isaiah/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Bring water for the thirsty. The inhabitants of the land of Tema meet the refugees with food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/isaiah/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Bring water for the thirsty. The inhabitants of the land of Tema meet the refugees with food. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/isaiah/21.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Unto him that was thirsty they brought water; the inhabitants of the land of Tema did meet the fugitives with their bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/isaiah/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />to bring water for those who are thirsty. You people of Tema must bring food for the hungry refugees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/isaiah/21.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Unto him that was thirsty they brought water; the inhabitants of the land of Tema did meet the fugitives with their bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/isaiah/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Bring water for the thirsty, you inhabitants of the land of Tema. Bring food to the fugitives.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/isaiah/21.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />give water to the thirsty people who come to you. You people of the land of Tema, give food to the refugees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/isaiah/21.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Bring water for the thirsty, you who live in the land of Tema. Meet the fugitive with bread, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/isaiah/21.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Bring out some water for the thirsty. You who live in the land of Tema, bring some food for the fugitives. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/isaiah/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />They brought water to him who was thirsty. The inhabitants of the land of Tema met the fugitives with their bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/isaiah/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The inhabitants of the land of Tema brought water to him that was thirsty, they met with their bread him that fled.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/isaiah/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Bring water for the thirsty, O dwellers of Tema; meet the refugees with food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/isaiah/21.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They brought water to him who was thirsty. The inhabitants of the land of Tema met the fugitives with their bread. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/isaiah/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Inhabitants of the land of Tema "" Have brought water to meet the thirsty, "" With his bread they came before a fugitive.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/isaiah/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> To meet the thirsty brought water have Inhabitants of the land of Tema, With his bread they came before a fugitive.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/isaiah/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />To meet the thirsty, bring ye water, O inhabitants of the land of Tema: anticipate ye him wandering, with bread.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/isaiah/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Meeting the thirsty bring him water, you that inhabit the land of the south, meet with bread him that fleeth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/isaiah/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />You who inhabit the land of the south: upon meeting the thirsty, bring water; meet the fugitive with bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/isaiah/21.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Meet the thirsty, bring them water, inhabitants of the land of Tema, greet the fugitives with bread. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Bring water to the thirsty, meet the fugitive with bread, O inhabitants of the land of Tema.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Meet the thirsty, bring water, O you inhabitants of the land of the south! Meet those who are fleeing with your bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/isaiah/21.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Bring water to meet the thirsty inhabitants of the land of the south. Meet the scattered ones with your bread<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/isaiah/21.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Unto him that is thirsty bring ye water! The inhabitants of the land of Tema did meet the fugitive with his bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/isaiah/21.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Ye that dwell in the country of Thaeman, bring water to meet him that is thirsty;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/isaiah/21-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xv9bHT-nr9s?start=4317" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/21.htm">A Prophecy Against Arabia</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13</span>This is the burden against Arabia: In the thickets of Arabia you must lodge, O caravans of Dedanites. <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7122.htm" title="7122: liq·raṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To encounter, befall. A primitive root: to encounter, whether accidentally or in a hostile manner."></a> <a href="/hebrew/857.htm" title="857: hê·ṯā·yū (V-Hifil-Imp-mp) -- To come. Or matha; a primitive root; to arrive.">Bring</a> <a href="/hebrew/4325.htm" title="4325: mā·yim (N-mp) -- Waters, water. Dual of a primitive noun; water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen.">water</a> <a href="/hebrew/6771.htm" title="6771: ṣā·mê (Adj-ms) -- Thirsty. From tsame'; thirsty.">for the thirsty,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: yō·šə·ḇê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">O dwellers</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ’e·reṣ (N-fsc) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8485.htm" title="8485: tê·mā (N-proper-fs) -- Or Temao; probably of foreign derivation; Tema, a son of Ishmael, and the region settled by him.">of Tema;</a> <a href="/hebrew/6923.htm" title="6923: qid·də·mū (V-Piel-Perf-3cp) -- To come or be in front, meet. A primitive root; to project, i.e. Precede; hence, to anticipate, hasten, meet.">meet</a> <a href="/hebrew/5074.htm" title="5074: nō·ḏêḏ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to wave to and fro; figuratively, to rove, flee, or to drive away.">the refugees</a> <a href="/hebrew/3899.htm" title="3899: bə·laḥ·mōw (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Bread, food. From lacham; food, especially bread, or grain.">with food.</a> </span><span class="reftext">15</span>For they flee from the sword—the sword that is drawn—from the bow that is bent, and from the stress of battle.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35-36</a></span><br />For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-2.htm">Hebrews 13:2</a></span><br />Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-13.htm">Romans 12:13</a></span><br />Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-9.htm">1 Peter 4:9</a></span><br />Show hospitality to one another without complaining.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-10.htm">Galatians 6:10</a></span><br />Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-33.htm">Luke 10:33-34</a></span><br />But a Samaritan on a journey came upon him, and when he saw him, he had compassion. / He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/2-15.htm">James 2:15-16</a></span><br />Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-17.htm">1 John 3:17</a></span><br />If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-35.htm">Acts 20:35</a></span><br />In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-42.htm">Matthew 10:42</a></span><br />And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is My disciple, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/23-4.htm">Deuteronomy 23:4</a></span><br />For they did not meet you with food and water on your way out of Egypt, and they hired Balaam son of Beor from Pethor in Aram-naharaim to curse you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/18-4.htm">Genesis 18:4-5</a></span><br />Let a little water be brought, that you may wash your feet and rest yourselves under the tree. / And I will bring a bit of bread so that you may refresh yourselves. This is why you have passed your servant’s way. After that, you may continue on your way.” “Yes,” they replied, “you may do as you have said.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/19-2.htm">Genesis 19:2-3</a></span><br />and said, “My lords, please turn aside into the house of your servant; wash your feet and spend the night. Then you can rise early and go on your way.” “No,” they answered, “we will spend the night in the square.” / But Lot insisted so strongly that they followed him into his house. He prepared a feast for them and baked unleavened bread, and they ate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-18.htm">1 Samuel 25:18</a></span><br />Then Abigail hurried and took two hundred loaves of bread, two skins of wine, five butchered sheep, five seahs of roasted grain, a hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs. She loaded them on donkeys<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/17-27.htm">2 Samuel 17:27-29</a></span><br />When David came to Mahanaim, he was met by Shobi son of Nahash from Rabbah of the Ammonites, Machir son of Ammiel from Lo-debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite from Rogelim. / They brought beds, basins, and earthen vessels, as well as wheat, barley, flour, roasted grain, beans, lentils, / honey, curds, sheep, and cheese from the herd for David and his people to eat. For they said, “The people have become hungry, exhausted, and thirsty in the wilderness.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The inhabitants of the land of Tema brought water to him that was thirsty, they prevented with their bread him that fled.</p><p class="hdg">Tema</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/25-15.htm">Genesis 25:15</a></b></br> Hadar, and Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/1-30.htm">1 Chronicles 1:30</a></b></br> Mishma, and Dumah, Massa, Hadad, and Tema,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/6-19.htm">Job 6:19</a></b></br> The troops of Tema looked, the companies of Sheba waited for them.</p><p class="hdg">brought.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/16-3.htm">Isaiah 16:3,4</a></b></br> Take counsel, execute judgment; make thy shadow as the night in the midst of the noonday; hide the outcasts; bewray not him that wandereth… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/8-4.htm">Judges 8:4-8</a></b></br> And Gideon came to Jordan, <i>and</i> passed over, he, and the three hundred men that <i>were</i> with him, faint, yet pursuing <i>them</i>… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/25-21.htm">Proverbs 25:21</a></b></br> If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; 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In the arid regions of the Middle East, water is a precious resource, symbolizing life and sustenance. The call to bring water reflects the biblical principle of hospitality and compassion, as seen in <a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35</a>, where Jesus commends those who give drink to the thirsty. This act can also be seen as a type of Christ, who offers Himself as the "living water" (<a href="/john/4-10.htm">John 4:10-14</a>), providing spiritual sustenance to all who believe.<p><b>O dwellers of Tema</b><br>Tema was an oasis town in the Arabian Desert, known for its strategic location on trade routes. The inhabitants of Tema were likely familiar with travelers and the needs of those passing through. This reference underscores the importance of hospitality in ancient cultures, where providing for travelers was a duty and a sign of righteousness. The mention of Tema connects to the broader biblical narrative of God's provision and care for His people, as seen in the story of the Good Samaritan (<a href="/luke/10-25.htm">Luke 10:25-37</a>), where unexpected sources provide aid.<p><b>meet the refugees with food</b><br>The term "refugees" suggests individuals fleeing from danger or seeking safety, possibly due to conflict or disaster. In the historical context of Isaiah, this could refer to those escaping the Assyrian invasions. Providing food to refugees aligns with the biblical mandate to care for the stranger and the needy, as outlined in <a href="/leviticus/19-34.htm">Leviticus 19:34</a> and <a href="/deuteronomy/10-18.htm">Deuteronomy 10:18-19</a>. This act of mercy reflects God's heart for justice and compassion, and it foreshadows the ultimate provision found in Christ, who is the "bread of life" (<a href="/john/6-35.htm">John 6:35</a>), offering eternal sustenance to all who come to Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/dwellers_of_tema.htm">Dwellers of Tema</a></b><br>Tema was an oasis town in the Arabian Desert, known for its trade routes and hospitality. The inhabitants are called to provide aid to those in need.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/r/refugees.htm">Refugees</a></b><br>These are individuals fleeing from conflict or disaster, seeking refuge and sustenance. In the context of Isaiah, they are likely escaping the impending judgment and turmoil prophesied against Babylon.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/isaiah.htm">Isaiah</a></b><br>The prophet who conveyed God's messages to the people of Israel and surrounding nations, including prophecies of judgment and hope.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/babylon.htm">Babylon</a></b><br>A powerful empire during Isaiah's time, often symbolizing pride and opposition to God. The prophecy in <a href="/bsb/isaiah/21.htm">Isaiah 21</a> speaks of its downfall.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/arabian_desert.htm">Arabian Desert</a></b><br>The geographical setting for the prophecy, highlighting the harsh conditions and the need for hospitality and aid.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/h/hospitality_as_a_christian_duty.htm">Hospitality as a Christian Duty</a></b><br>The call to the dwellers of Tema to provide water and food underscores the biblical mandate for hospitality. Christians are encouraged to extend kindness and support to those in need, reflecting God's love.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/compassion_for_the_displaced.htm">Compassion for the Displaced</a></b><br>The refugees in <a href="/isaiah/21-14.htm">Isaiah 21:14</a> remind us of the ongoing global issue of displacement. Believers are called to respond with compassion and practical help, mirroring Christ's love for the marginalized.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_commands.htm">Obedience to God's Commands</a></b><br>The passage highlights the importance of obeying God's instructions, even when they challenge our comfort or resources. True faith is demonstrated through action.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>The prophecy against Babylon and the call to aid refugees remind us of God's control over nations and events. Believers can trust in His plans and purposes, even amidst chaos.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_isaiah_21.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 21</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'rod_and_staff_comfort'_mean.htm">Who are the descendants of Ishmael?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/advice_for_a_new_convert.htm">What distinguishes 'prophecy' from 'prophesy'?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_are_the_descendants_of_ishmael.htm">Who are the descendants of Ishmael?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_isaiah_55_1's_'buy'_without_money_lack_credibility.htm">In Isaiah 55:1, how is it possible to 'buy' without money, and does this literal impossibility undermine the passage's credibility?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/isaiah/21.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(14) <span class= "bld">The inhabitants of . . . Tema . . .</span>--Another element of suffering comes into the picture. The Dedanites, driven out of their usual route into the desert, find their provisions fail them, and the men of Tema, fearing to invite them to their tents, lest they too should be smitten by the invader, are compelled to take out bread and water stealthily. The name of Tema (now <span class= "ital">Taima</span>)<span class= "ital">, </span>is found on the pilgrim route from Damascus to Mecca, and again on that between Palmyra and Petra, on the east of the Hauran mountains.<p><span class= "bld">They prevented with their bread</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e.,</span> they went out to welcome him (the fugitive), without waiting till he came as a suppliant. Their very hospitality, in strange contrast with Arab usage, had to be practised in secret.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 14.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The inhabitants of the land of Tema brought water</span>; rather, bring? <span class="accented">water</span>, <span class="accented">O inhabitants</span>. Tema is reasonably identified with the modern <span class="accented">Taima</span>, a village of the Hauran, on the caravan route between Palmyra and Peira. <span class="accented">Its</span> inhabitants are exhorted to bring water to the thirsty Dedanites, as they pass along this route with their "travelling companies." (For other mentions of Tome, which must not be confounded with Teman, see <a href="/job/6-19.htm">Job 6:19</a> and <a href="/jeremiah/25-23.htm">Jeremiah 25:23</a>.) <span class="cmt_word">They prevented with their bread him that fled.</span> Several commentators take this clause as imperative, like the last, and render, "With his bread meet the fugitive;" but the existing Hebrew <span class="accented">text</span> seems to require the rendering of the Authorized Version. Dr. Kay understands the prophet to mean that the men of Tema did not need exhortation; already of their own accord had they given of their bread to the fugitive Dedanites. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/isaiah/21-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Bring</span><br /><span class="heb">הֵתָ֣יוּ</span> <span class="translit">(hê·ṯā·yū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_857.htm">Strong's 857: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arrive</span><br /><br /><span class="word">water</span><br /><span class="heb">מָ֑יִם</span> <span class="translit">(mā·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4325.htm">Strong's 4325: </a> </span><span class="str2">Water, juice, urine, semen</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for the thirsty,</span><br /><span class="heb">צָמֵ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(ṣā·mê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6771.htm">Strong's 6771: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thirsty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O dwellers</span><br /><span class="heb">יֹשְׁבֵי֙</span> <span class="translit">(yō·šə·ḇê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Tema,</span><br /><span class="heb">תֵּימָ֔א</span> <span class="translit">(tê·mā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8485.htm">Strong's 8485: </a> </span><span class="str2">Tema -- a son of Ishmael, also his descendants and the region settled by them</span><br /><br /><span class="word">meet</span><br /><span class="heb">קִדְּמ֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(qid·də·mū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6923.htm">Strong's 6923: </a> </span><span class="str2">To project, precede, to anticipate, hasten, meet</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the refugees</span><br /><span class="heb">נֹדֵֽד׃</span> <span class="translit">(nō·ḏêḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5074.htm">Strong's 5074: </a> </span><span class="str2">To wave to and fro, to rove, flee, to drive away</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with food.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּלַחְמ֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·laḥ·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3899.htm">Strong's 3899: </a> </span><span class="str2">Food, bread, grain</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/21-14.htm">Isaiah 21:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/isaiah/21-14.htm">Isaiah 21:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/isaiah/21-14.htm">Isaiah 21:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/isaiah/21-14.htm">Isaiah 21:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/isaiah/21-14.htm">Isaiah 21:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/21-14.htm">Isaiah 21:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/21-14.htm">Isaiah 21:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/21-14.htm">Isaiah 21:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/21-14.htm">Isaiah 21:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/isaiah/21-14.htm">Isaiah 21:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/isaiah/21-14.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 21:14 They brought water to him who was (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/21-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 21:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 21:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/21-15.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 21:15"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 21:15" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>