KJV ORIGINAL
And upon all the cedars of Lebanon, that are high and lifted up, and upon all the oaks of Bashan,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And against all the tall, towering cedar trees of Lebanon, and against all the oak trees of Bashan,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is declaring judgment against symbols of pride and human arrogance, represented by the tallest and most impressive trees in the region.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Isaiah's prophecy about the 'Day of the Lord' when God would humble human pride. The cedars of Lebanon were famous throughout the ancient world for their height and strength, prized by kings for building palaces and temples. The oaks of Bashan (a fertile region east of the Jordan River) were similarly renowned for their size and majesty, making both perfect symbols of human pride and self-exaltation.
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