Dictionary entry

Cedar, The

R. A. Torrey's New Topical Textbook

Planted by God Ps 104:16; Isa 41:19

Made to glorify God Ps 148:9

Lebanon celebrated for Jud 9:15; Ps 92:12

Banks of rivers favourable to the growth of Nu 24:6

Imported largely by Solomon 1Ki 10:27

DESCRIBED AS

High Isa 37:24; Eze 17:22; Am 2:9

Spreading Ps 80:10,11

Fragrant So 4:11

Graceful and beautiful Ps 80:10; Eze 17:23

Strong and durable Isa 9:10

Considered the first of trees 1Ki 4:33

Extensive commerce in 1Ki 5:10,11; Ezr 3:7

USED IN

Building temples 1Ki 5:5,6; 6:9,10

Building palaces 2Sa 5:11; 1Ki 7:2,3

Making masts of ships Eze 27:5

Making wardrobes Eze 27:24

Making chariots So 3:9

Purifying the leper Le 14:4-7,49-52

Preparing the water of separation Nu 19:6

Making idols Isa 44:14

THE EAGLE ALLUDED TO AS

Making its nest in Jer 22:23

Perching on the high branches of Eze 17:3

Instrumental in propagating Eze 17:4,5

Destruction of, a punishment Jer 22:7

Destruction of, exhibits God's power Ps 29:5

ILLUSTRATIVE OF

Majesty, strength, and glory of Christ So 5:15; Eze 17:22,23

Beauty and glory of israel Nu 24:6

Saints in their rapid growth Ps 92:12

Powerful nations Eze 31:3; Am 2:9

Arrogant rulers Isa 2:13; 10:33,34