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He spoke of trees, from the cedar that is in Lebanon even to the hyssop that springs out of the wall; he spoke also of animals, and of birds, and of creeping things, and of fish.
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Wisdom in God's Creation
Solomon's vast knowledge of nature, from the mighty cedar to the humble hyssop, wasn't just an early form of science. Commentators explain that it was a deep, theological understanding of the world. He saw God's hand and design in all of creation, viewing nature as a source of wonder, parable, and insight into the Creator's law.
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1 Kings
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Trees ... - A keen appreciation of the beauties of nature and a habit of minute observation are apparent in the writings of Solomon that rem…
19th Century
Anglican
He spoke of trees. —Of this verse there have been many interpretations.
Josephus (Antiquities, Book 8, chapter
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he spoke of trees Of all trees, herbs, and plants, of the nature, virtues, and use them: from the c…
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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…
