He could speak with authority about all kinds of plants, from the great cedar of Lebanon to the tiny hyssop that grows from cracks in a wall. He could also speak about animals, birds, small creatures, and fish.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Trees ... - A keen appreciation of the beauties of nature and a habit of minute observation are apparent in the writings of Solomon that rem…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The whole passage implies a general growth of wisdom, a greatness of knowledge, and an outburst of literature, of which, as usual with great men, S…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And he spoke of trees
Of all trees, herbs, and plants, of the nature, virtues, and use them: from the c…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Solomon's wisdom was more his glory than his wealth. He had what is here called largeness of heart, for the heart often represents the powers of th…