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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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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Kings 4:33

18th Century

Theologian

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

On 1 Kings 4:33

19th Century

Bishop

He spoke of trees. —Of this verse there have been many interpretations.

Josephus (Antiquities, Book 8, chapter

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Kings 4:33

17th Century

Pastor

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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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Kings 4:29–34

17th Century

Minister

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…