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and on all the cedars of Lebanon, that are high and lifted up, and on all the oaks of Bashan,
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
Upon all the cedars of Lebanon ... —The words find a striking parallel in the passage from Herodotus just referred to. In…
Baptist
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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16th Century
Protestant
Upon all the cedars of Lebanon. The allegory introduced here, concerning the trees of Lebanon and the lofty mountains, i…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And upon all the cedars of Lebanon [that are] high and lifted up That is, upon the ki…
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 …
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13th Century
Catholic
Therefore forgive them not. Here he threatens them with punishment, which is divided into two parts:
