The term "Temanite" refers to an inhabitant of Teman, a region or city associated with the descendants of Esau, the brother of Jacob. Teman is often linked with Edom, a nation located to the southeast of Israel, and is considered one of its principal cities. The name "Teman" itself is derived from a grandson of Esau, as recorded in the genealogies of Genesis.

Biblical References:

1. Genealogy and Location:
· Teman is first mentioned in the genealogical records of Esau's descendants. In Genesis 36:11, we read, "The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz." This indicates that Teman was a prominent figure among the Edomites, and his descendants likely settled in the region named after him.

2. Wisdom and Reputation:
· Teman is noted for its wisdom in the Old Testament. In Jeremiah 49:7, the prophet asks, "Is there no longer wisdom in Teman? Has counsel perished from the prudent? Has their wisdom decayed?" This rhetorical question highlights the reputation of Teman as a center of wisdom and counsel, suggesting that its inhabitants were known for their understanding and insight.

3. Eliphaz the Temanite:
· One of the most notable Temanites in the Bible is Eliphaz, a friend of Job. Eliphaz is introduced in the Book of Job as one of Job's three friends who come to comfort him in his suffering. In Job 2:11, it is written, "Now when Job’s three friends heard about all this adversity that had come upon him, each of them came from his own place—Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite." Eliphaz's dialogues with Job reveal his perspective on suffering and divine justice, reflecting the wisdom tradition associated with Teman.

4. Prophetic Judgments:
· The prophets often include Teman in their oracles against Edom. In Amos 1:12, the Lord declares, "So I will send fire upon Teman to consume the citadels of Bozrah." Similarly, Obadiah 1:9 states, "Then your mighty men, O Teman, will be dismayed, so that everyone may be cut off from the mountains of Esau by slaughter." These prophecies indicate that Teman, as part of Edom, was subject to divine judgment due to the nation's hostility towards Israel.

Cultural and Historical Context:

Teman's association with wisdom and its mention in prophetic literature suggest that it was a significant cultural and intellectual center in the ancient Near East. The Edomites, descendants of Esau, had a complex relationship with the Israelites, often characterized by conflict and enmity. Despite this, the wisdom of Teman was acknowledged, indicating a level of respect for their intellectual contributions.

The figure of Eliphaz the Temanite in the Book of Job further illustrates the role of Temanites in the broader biblical narrative. Eliphaz's speeches reflect the theological and philosophical debates of the time, engaging with themes of suffering, justice, and divine retribution.

In summary, the Temanites, as descendants of Esau and inhabitants of a region known for its wisdom, play a multifaceted role in the biblical text, contributing to the rich tapestry of narratives and teachings found within the Scriptures.Temanite

an inhabitant of Teman.

A man of Teman, the designation of Eliphaz, one of Job's three friends (Job 2:11; 22:1). 8489. Temani -- inhab. of Teman
... inhab. of Teman. Transliteration: Temani Phonetic Spelling: (tay-maw-nee') Short
Definition: Temanite. ... of Teman NASB Word Usage Temanite (6), Temanites (2). ...
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Christian Sympathy
... Among other accusations against the afflicted patriarch, Eliphaz the Temanite had
the cruelty to lay this at his door, "Thou hast not given water to the weary ...
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'The End of the Lord'
... myself, and repent in dust and ashes.7. And it was so, that after the Lord had spoken
these words unto Job, the Lord said to Eliphaz the Temanite, My wrath is ...
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The Story of Job
... When Job's three friends heard of all this trouble that had befallen him, they came
each from his own home: Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and ...
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The Death of the Christian
... this chapter, that I cannot but regard it as being in the main, not so much the
utterance of the man"who here speaks"Eliphaz the Temanite"but the very ...
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Here Followeth the History of Job
... friends of Job, hearing what harm was happed and come to Job, came ever each one
from his place to him, that one was named Eliphas the Temanite, another Bildad ...
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The Kingdom Foreshadowed
... and verse, naming the thought, or fact, or person connected therewith, the following
geographical terms: Uz, Sabeans, Chaldeans, Temanite, Shuhite, Naamathite ...
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The Order of Thought which Surrounded the Development of Jesus.
... neither do the aged understand judgment."[1] With the complications which had taken
place in the world since the time of Alexander, the old Temanite and Mosaic ...
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Sin is Spiritual Slavery
... in "the visions of the night when deep sleep falleth upon men," a spirit passed
before your face, like that which stood still before the Temanite; and there ...
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The Bible
... the disaster of the commonplace. Listen to the account which Eliphaz the
Temanite gives. He says: "In thoughts from the visions ...
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Temanite (8 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Temanite (8 Occurrences). ... Job 4:1 Then Eliphaz the
Temanite answered, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). ...
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Te'manite (5 Occurrences)
Te'manite. Temanite, Te'manite. Temanites . ... Job 4:1 Then Eliphaz the Temanite
answered, (See RSV). Job 15:1 Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered, (See RSV). ...
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Eliphaz (14 Occurrences)
... God his strength. (1.) One of Job's "three friends" who visited him in his affliction
(4:1). He was a "Temanite", ie, a native of Teman, in Idumea. ...
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Eli'phaz (7 Occurrences)
... (See RSV). Job 4:1 Then answered Eliphaz the Temanite, and said: (See RSV). Job
15:1 Then answered Eliphaz the Temanite, and said: (See RSV). ...
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Zophar (4 Occurrences)
... Job 2:11 Now when Job's three friends heard of all this evil that had come on him,
they each came from his own place: Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite ...
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Naamathite (4 Occurrences)
... Job 2:11 Now when Job's three friends heard of all this evil that had come on him,
they each came from his own place: Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite ...
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Job's (11 Occurrences)
... Job 2:11 Now when Job's three friends heard of all this evil that had come on him,
they each came from his own place: Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite ...
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Responded (35 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Job 12:1 Then Job answered, (See NAS). Job 15:1 Then Eliphaz the Temanite
answered, (See NAS). ... Job 22:1 Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered, (See NAS). ...
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Bildad (5 Occurrences)
... Job 2:11 Now when Job's three friends heard of all this evil that had come on him,
they each came from his own place: Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite ...
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Shuhite (5 Occurrences)
... Job 2:11 Now when Job's three friends heard of all this evil that had come on him,
they each came from his own place: Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite ...
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