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The Illusion of Cedar Palaces
Commentators unanimously explain that 'inhabitant of Lebanon' and 'nest in the cedars' are not literal descriptions. They are powerful metaphors for the king and people of Jerusalem, who took great pride in their magnificent, cedar-built palaces, creating a dangerous illusion of security and invincibility.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 22:23
18th Century
Theologian
Lebanon is the usual metaphor for anything splendid, and here represents Jerusalem, but with special reference to the kings who took pride in dwell…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 22:23
19th Century
Bishop
O inhabitant of Lebanon. —The phrase develops the thought of Jeremiah 22:6. The king, in his cedar-palace, is as one who has made Lebanon …
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 22:23
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet confirms the same thing in other words, and therefore it appears how difficult it is to shake off from people their false confidence wh…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 22:23
17th Century
Pastor
O inhabitant of Lebanon
Jerusalem is meant, and the inhabitants of it, so called, because they lived near Lebanon, o…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 22:20–30
17th Century
Minister
The Jewish state is described under a threefold character. Very haughty in a day of peace and safety. Very fearful at the alarm of trouble. Very mu…