Who was Tema?

One of Job's friends

The story of Tema

Tema - Head of the singers
Tema - Head of the singers
Head of the singers

Tema was a biblical figure mentioned in the book of Genesis. He was the son of Ishmael, the son of Abraham and Hagar. He was the brother of Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, Mishma, Dumah, Massa, Hadad, and Tema. He was the ancestor of the Temanites, a nomadic tribe of the Arabian Peninsula. Tema is best known for being a merchant and a trader. He was a wise and successful businessman who was able to provide for his family and tribe. He was also known for his hospitality and generosity. He was a great provider and was able to provide for his family and tribe. Tema was a wise and successful businessman who was able to provide for his family and tribe. He was also known for his hospitality and generosity. He was a great provider and was able to provide for his family and tribe. He was a great example of a successful businessman and a generous provider. He is remembered for his wisdom and generosity and is an example of how to be a successful businessman.

Name meaning

South or desert

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Head of the singers

First mention

Genesis 25:15

Appearances in the Bible

25 mentions

Family

Relatives of Tema

Tema in the Bible

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Genesis

Chapter 25

The Birth of Esau and Jacob

Abraham has more children with Keturah and then dies at the age of 175.

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Genesis

Chapter 36

The Genealogy of Esau

This chapter lists the descendants of Esau, also known as Edom.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 1

Genealogy from Adam to Abraham

A genealogy of the descendants of Adam through Jacob, including the tribes of Israel.

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Job

Chapter 2

Job Loses His Blessings

Job loses his wealth and children, leading him to question why God would allow such suffering.

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Job

Chapter 4

Eliphaz Speaks

Eliphaz, one of Job's friends, arrives and accuses him of sinning and deserving his suffering.

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Job

Chapter 6

Job Responds to Bildad

Job responds to Bildad, defending himself and questioning why God would allow suffering.

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Job

Chapter 15

Job Responds to Zophar

Job responds to Zophar, defending himself and expressing his frustration at his suffering.

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Job

Chapter 22

Eliphaz Responds

Eliphaz responds, accusing Job of being prideful and insisting that God always punishes the wicked.

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Job

Chapter 42

Job Repents

Job repents and acknowledges God's power and wisdom. God blesses Job with a restored family and wealth.

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Amos

Chapter 1

The Message to the Nations

God sends Amos to prophesy against the nations, including Israel, for their sins of oppression, injustice, and idolatry.

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Obadiah

Chapter 1

The Judgment of Edom

Obadiah prophesies the judgment of Edom, a neighboring nation that had rejoiced at the destruction of Jerusalem and oppr...

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Habakkuk

Chapter 3

A Prayer in Time of Trouble

Habakkuk prays a prayer of trust and faith in the Lord, even in the face of judgment and destruction.

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Isaiah

Chapter 21

The Fall of Babylon

Isaiah 21 prophesies the destruction of the mighty city of Babylon. The chapter begins with a call to watchmen to be ale...

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Jeremiah

Chapter 25

God's Judgment on Judah and the Nations

In Jeremiah 25, God pronounces judgment on Judah and the surrounding nations for their sins and unfaithfulness. Jeremiah...

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Jeremiah

Chapter 49

Prophecies against the Nations

In Jeremiah chapter 49, the prophet receives prophecies from God regarding several nations neighboring Israel, including...

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Ezekiel

Chapter 25

Prophecies against neighboring nations

In Ezekiel chapter 25, God speaks through the prophet Ezekiel, delivering prophecies against neighboring nations. The na...

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