# A declaration

"This is what Yahweh declares" or "This is the message of Yahweh"

# about Arabia

Arabia refers to the population of Arabia. Alternate translation: "about the people of Arabia" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]])

# In the wilderness of Arabia

Arabia does not have a forest. Alternate translation: "Far off from the road in Arabia" or "Out in the bushes of Arabia" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit]])

# caravans

a group of people traveling together

# Dedanites

This is a people group that lived in Arabia. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names]])