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Behold, the Assyrian was a cedar in Lebanon with beautiful branches, and with a forest-like shade, and of high stature; and its top was among the thick boughs.
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The Mighty Cedar Metaphor
Commentators explain that the magnificent "cedar in Lebanon" is a detailed metaphor for the Assyrian empire. Its "fair branches" represent its many provinces, its "shadowing shroud" symbolizes its protective military might, and its great height signifies its supreme status over other nations. This powerful image sets the stage for the warning that follows.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Fifth prophecy against Egypt: a warning to Pharaoh from the fate of the Assyrians.
The Assyrian empire, after being supreme in Asia for four …
19th Century
Anglican
A cedar in Lebanon: Lebanon is mentioned only because it was the place where the most famous cedars grew in their greatest perfect…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Behold, the Assyrian was a cedar in Lebanon Here grew the tallest, most stately, broad and flourishing ones. This sense i…
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