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Symbols of Human Power
Commentators universally agree that the 'cedars of Lebanon' and 'oaks of Bashan' are not literal trees. They are powerful poetic symbols for the most prominent and powerful people in society—kings, nobles, and leaders. Their height and strength represent human pride, status, and self-reliance, which are the true targets of God's judgment.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 2:13
18th Century
Theologian
And upon all the cedars of Lebanon – This is a beautiful example of the poetic way of writing, so common among the Hebrews, where s…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 2:13
19th Century
Bishop
Upon all the cedars of Lebanon ... —The words find a striking parallel in the passage from Herodotus just referred to. In…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 2:13–16
19th Century
Preacher
And upon all the cedars of Lebanon, that are high and lifted up, and upon all the oaks of Bashan, And upon all the high mountains, and upon all…
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 2:13
16th Century
Theologian
Upon all the cedars of Lebanon. The allegory introduced here, concerning the trees of Lebanon and the lofty mountains, i…
John Gill
On Isaiah 2:13
17th Century
Pastor
And upon all the cedars of Lebanon [that are] high and
lifted up
That is, upon the ki…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 2:10–22
17th Century
Minister
The taking of Jerusalem by the Chaldeans seems to be what is primarily intended here, when idolatry among the Jews was abolished; but our thoughts …