Parallel Verses

Amplified

The [mournful, inspired] oracle (a burden to be carried) concerning Arabia:

In the thickets of Arabia you must spend the night,
Caravans of Dedanites.

New American Standard Bible

The oracle about Arabia.
In the thickets of Arabia you must spend the night,
O caravans of Dedanites.

King James Version

The burden upon Arabia. In the forest in Arabia shall ye lodge, O ye travelling companies of Dedanim.

Holman Bible

An oracle against Arabia:

In the desert brush
you will camp for the night,
you caravans of Dedanites.

International Standard Version

A message concerning Arabia. "You will camp in the thickets in Arabia, you caravans of the Dedanites.

A Conservative Version

The burden upon Arabia. In the forest in Arabia ye shall lodge, O ye caravans of Dedanites.

American Standard Version

The burden upon Arabia. In the forest in Arabia shall ye lodge, O ye caravans of Dedanites.

Bible in Basic English

The word about Arabia. In the thick woods of Arabia will be your night's resting-place, O travelling bands of Dedanites!

Darby Translation

The burden against Arabia. In the forest of Arabia shall ye lodge, ye caravans of Dedanites.

Julia Smith Translation

The burden of Arabia. In the forest in Arabia shall ye lodge, ye wayfarers of Dedanim.

King James 2000

The burden concerning Arabia. In the forest in Arabia shall you lodge, O you traveling companies of Dedanites.

Lexham Expanded Bible

An oracle {concerning} Arabia: You will spend the night in the thicket in a desert-plateau, caravans of Dedanites.

Modern King James verseion

The burden against Arabia: You shall stay in the forest of Arabia, O traveling companies of Dedanites.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

The heavy burden upon Arabia. At even ye shall abide in the wood, in the way toward Dedanim.

NET Bible

Here is a message about Arabia: In the thicket of Arabia you spend the night, you Dedanite caravans.

New Heart English Bible

The burden on Arabia. In the forest in Arabia you will lodge, you caravans of Dedanites.

The Emphasized Bible

The oracle on Arabia, - Among the shrubs in Arabia, must ye lodge, Ye caravans of Dedanites.

Webster

The burden upon Arabia. In the forest in Arabia shall ye lodge, O ye traveling companies of Dedanim.

World English Bible

The burden on Arabia. In the forest in Arabia you will lodge, you caravans of Dedanites.

Youngs Literal Translation

The burden on Arabia. In a forest in Arabia ye lodge, O travellers of Dedanim.

Topics

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
The burden
משּׂא 
Massa' 
Usage: 65

ערב ערב 
`Arab 
Usage: 5

In the forest
יער 
Ya`ar 
Usage: 58

in Arabia
ערב ערב 
`Arab 
Usage: 5

לין לוּן 
Luwn 
Usage: 84

ארחה 
'or@chah 
Usage: 2

Context Readings

Oracle Against Arabia

12
The watchman says,
“The morning comes [only briefly], but also [comes] the night [of Babylonian oppression].
If you would ask [of me then], ask [again, if Edom really wishes to know];
Come back again.”
13 The [mournful, inspired] oracle (a burden to be carried) concerning Arabia:

In the thickets of Arabia you must spend the night,
Caravans of Dedanites.
14
Bring water for the thirsty [Dedanites],
O inhabitants of the land of Tema [in Arabia];
Meet the fugitive with bread.


Cross References

Jeremiah 25:23-24

Dedan, Tema, Buz [the neighboring tribes north of Arabia], and all who clip off the side-growth of their hair;

Genesis 25:3

Jokshan was the father of Sheba and Dedan. The sons of Dedan were Asshurim, Letushim, and Leummim.

Ezekiel 27:15

The men of Dedan were your traders. Many coastlands were your markets; ivory tusks and ebony they brought to you in payment or as gifts.

1 Kings 10:15

besides the taxes from the traders and from the wares of the merchants, and [the tribute money] from all the kings of the Arabs (Bedouins) and the governors of the country.

1 Chronicles 1:9

The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabta, Raama, and Sabteca. The sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan.

1 Chronicles 1:32

Now the sons of Keturah, Abraham’s concubine: she gave birth to Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah. The sons of Jokshan: Sheba and Dedan.

Isaiah 13:1

The [mournful, inspired] oracle (a burden to be carried) concerning Babylon which Isaiah the son of Amoz saw [in a prophetic vision]:

Isaiah 13:20


Babylon will never be inhabited or lived in from generation to generation;
Nor will the Arab pitch his tent there,
Nor will the shepherds let their sheep lie down there.

Jeremiah 49:28-33

Concerning Kedar and concerning the kingdoms of Hazor, which Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon defeated. Thus says the Lord,

“Arise, go up against Kedar
And destroy the men of the east.

Ezekiel 27:20-21

Dedan traded with you in saddle blankets for riding.

Galatians 4:25

Now Hagar is (represents) Mount Sinai in Arabia and she corresponds to the present Jerusalem, for she is in slavery with her children.

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