Isa 2:13-16 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Isa 2:13-16: 2:13-16 The prophet used several images of human strength to elaborate on 2:11-12 . 2:13 The cedars of Lebanon were prized trees used in the construction of Solomon’s Temple and palace (1 Kgs 5:6 ) and other important buildings (Ezra 3:7 ). They represented wealth and power (2 Chr 25:18 ; Pss 92:12 ; 104:16 ), yet these mighty trees were as nothing before the Lord (Isa 10:34 ; 33:9 ; see the boast of Sennacherib in 37:24 ). • The oaks of Bashan were also an image of strength and splendor (Ezek 27:6 ); they, too, will disappoint (Isa 33:9 ; Nah 1:4 ; Zech 11:2 ).

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‏ Isaiah 2:13-16

Summary for Isa 2:13-16: 2:13-16 ^a The prophet used several images of human strength to elaborate on 2:11-12 ^b. 2:13 ^c The cedars of Lebanon were prized trees used in the construction of Solomon’s Temple and palace (1 Kgs 5:6 ^d) and other important buildings (Ezra 3:7 ^e). They represented wealth and power (2 Chr 25:18 ^f; Pss 92:12 ^g; 104:16 ^h), yet these mighty trees were as nothing before the Lord (Isa 10:34 ⁱ; 33:9 ^j; see the boast of Sennacherib in 37:24 ^k).

• The oaks of Bashan were also an image of strength and splendor (Ezek 27:6 ^l); they, too, will disappoint (Isa 33:9 ^m; Nah 1:4 ⁿ; Zech 11:2 ^o).
2:16 ^p every magnificent vessel: Ornate sea-going vessels were a sign of prosperity.