Isaiah 2:13
He will get rid of all those who think they should be admired like [MET] the tall cedar trees in Lebanon, and like all the great oak trees in the Bashan region.
Translation for Translators
In The King James Version
And upon all the cedars of Lebanon, that are high and lifted up, and upon all the oaks of Bashan,
In Context
Cross References
Psalms 29:5The sound of Yahweh’s voice breaks great cedar trees, the cedars that grow in Lebanon.
Isaiah 14:8It will be as though even the trees in the forests will joyfully sing this song, the cyprus/pine trees and the cedar trees in Lebanon will sing it: ‘You ◄have been overthrown/are no longer a ruler►, and now no one comes to get rid of us [MET].’
Ezekiel 31:3You think that your country is as great as Assyria was: Assyria was previously like [MET] a tall cedar tree in Lebanon; it was as though it had big beautiful branches that provided shade for other trees in the forest. It was very tall; its top was above the leaves of the other trees.
Zechariah 11:1You people of [APO] Lebanon should open your gates, because you will not be able to stop fire from burning your cedar trees!
Matthew Henry on Isaiah 2:11-22
The Doom of Idolaters. ( b. c. 758.) 10 Enter into the rock, and hide thee in the dust, for fear of the Lord , and for the glory of his majesty. 11 The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the Lord alone shall be exalted in that day. 12 For the day of the Lord of hosts shall be upon every one that is proud and lofty, and upon every one that is lifted up; and he shall be brought low: 13 And upon all the cedars of Lebanon, that are high and lifted up, and upon all… Read the whole commentary →