Dedan, and Tema, and Buz, and all that are in the utmost corners,
Dedan, and Tema, and Buz, and everyone who lives in the farthest places,
This verse lists remote places and peoples who will also face God's judgment, showing that no one is too far away to escape accountability to God.
📚 Historical Context
During the time of the prophet Jeremiah in the 7th century BC, Judah was under threat from the Babylonian empire, and Jeremiah was delivering God's messages of judgment against various nations as part of a broader oracle. Dedan, Tema, and Buz were ancient Arabian tribes or regions involved in trade and nomadic life, often on the fringes of the known world to the Israelites. This verse highlights how God's judgment extended even to distant and remote peoples, emphasizing the universal scope of divine accountability.
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