Bible Location

Teman

Meaning: Temani · 6 cross references · Modern-day map available

Teman was a major Edomite region or center in the south, remembered especially for wisdom and later for judgment. It is important because prophets repeatedly use Teman to speak about Edom's pride, reputation, and coming downfall. First appears in Jer 49:7.1

Place meaning

Temani

Coordinates

30.20, 35.73

First appears

Jer 49:7

AI summary: Teman stands out within Edom as a place associated with distinction and renown, especially for wisdom. That reputation makes the prophetic oracles against Teman more striking, because they speak not only of destruction but of the collapse of a place once thought secure and perceptive. Habakkuk's use of the name also gives it resonance within the southern desert horizon of God's appearing. The cross references present Teman as an Edomite center where prestige, wisdom, and judgment meet.1

Place meaning

Temani

Latitude

30.20

Longitude

35.73

Bible references

6