KJV ORIGINAL
The glory of Lebanon shall come unto thee, the fir tree, the pine tree, and the box together, to beautify the place of my sanctuary; and I will make the place of my feet glorious.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The finest trees from Lebanon will come to you—the fir trees, pine trees, and cypress trees all together—to make my holy place beautiful. I will make the place where I stand glorious.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is promising to bring the most beautiful and valuable materials to make His dwelling place magnificent and glorious.
📚 Historical Context
This prophecy was written during or after the Babylonian exile when Jerusalem and its temple lay in ruins. Lebanon was famous throughout the ancient world for its majestic cedar, fir, and other precious trees that were used in the construction of Solomon's original temple. Isaiah is prophesying about the restoration and future glory of Jerusalem and God's temple.
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