Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “The glory of Lebanon will come to you, the juniper, the fir and the cypress together, to adorn my sanctuary; and I will glorify the place for my feet. New Living Translation “The glory of Lebanon will be yours— the forests of cypress, fir, and pine— to beautify my sanctuary. My Temple will be glorious! English Standard Version The glory of Lebanon shall come to you, the cypress, the plane, and the pine, to beautify the place of my sanctuary, and I will make the place of my feet glorious. Berean Standard Bible The glory of Lebanon will come to you—its cypress, elm, and boxwood together—to adorn the place of My sanctuary, and I will glorify the place of My feet. Berean Literal Bible The glory of Lebanon will come to you—the cypress, elm, and boxwood together—to beautify the place of My sanctuary, and I will glorify the place of My feet. King James Bible 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. New King James Version “The glory of Lebanon shall come to you, The cypress, the pine, and the box tree together, To beautify the place of My sanctuary; And I will make the place of My feet glorious. New American Standard Bible “The glory of Lebanon will come to you, The juniper, the elm tree and the cedar together, To beautify the place of My sanctuary; And I will make the place of My feet glorious. NASB 1995 “The glory of Lebanon will come to you, The juniper, the box tree and the cypress together, To beautify the place of My sanctuary; And I shall make the place of My feet glorious. NASB 1977 “The glory of Lebanon will come to you, The juniper, the box tree, and the cypress together, To beautify the place of My sanctuary; And I shall make the place of My feet glorious. Legacy Standard Bible The glory of Lebanon will come to you, The juniper, the box tree, and the cypress together, To adorn the place of My sanctuary with beautiful glory; And I shall make the place of My feet glorious. Amplified Bible “The glory of Lebanon will come to you, The cypress, the juniper, and the cedar together, To beautify the place of My sanctuary; And I will honor and make the place of My feet glorious. Berean Annotated Bible The glory of Lebanon (whiteness) will come to you—its cypress (pine), elm, and boxwood together—to adorn the place of My sanctuary, and I will glorify the place of My feet. Christian Standard Bible The glory of Lebanon will come to you — its pine, elm, and cypress together — to beautify the place of my sanctuary, and I will glorify my dwelling place. Holman Christian Standard Bible The glory of Lebanon will come to you— its pine, fir, and cypress together— to beautify the place of My sanctuary, and I will glorify My dwelling place. American Standard Version The glory of Lebanon shall come unto thee, the fir-tree, the pine, and the box-tree together, to beautify the place of my sanctuary; and I will make the place of my feet glorious. Contemporary English Version Wood from Lebanon's best trees will be brought to you--the pines, the firs, and the cypress trees. It will be used in my temple to make beautiful the place where I rest my feet. English Revised Version The glory of Lebanon shall come unto thee, the fir tree, the pine, and the box tree together; to beautify the place of my sanctuary; and I will make the place of my feet glorious. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Lebanon's glory will come to you: Cedar, fir, and cypress trees will come to beautify my holy place, and I will honor the place where my feet rest. Good News Translation "The wood of the pine, the juniper, and the cypress, The finest wood from the forests of Lebanon, Will be brought to rebuild you, Jerusalem, To make my Temple beautiful, To make my city glorious. International Standard Version "He has given you the glory of Lebanon, and it will come to you, the cypress, and the plane tree, and the pine, to adorn the place of my sanctuary; and I will make the place of my feet glorious. NET Bible The splendor of Lebanon will come to you, its evergreens, firs, and cypresses together, to beautify my palace; I will bestow honor on my throne room. New Heart English Bible "The glory of Lebanon shall come to you, the fir tree, the pine, and the box tree together, to beautify the place of my sanctuary; and I will make the place of my feet glorious. Webster's Bible Translation The glory of Lebanon shall come to 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe glory of Lebanon will come to you—its cypress, elm, and boxwood together—to adorn the place of My sanctuary, and I will glorify the place of My feet. World English Bible “The glory of Lebanon shall come to you, the cypress tree, the pine, and the box tree together, to beautify the place of my sanctuary; and I will make the place of my feet glorious. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe glory of Lebanon comes to you, "" Fir, pine, and box together, "" To beautify the place of My sanctuary, "" And I make the place of My feet honorable. Berean Literal Bible The glory of Lebanon will come to you—the cypress, elm, and boxwood together—to beautify the place of My sanctuary, and I will glorify the place of My feet. Young's Literal Translation The honour of Lebanon unto thee doth come, Fir, pine, and box together, To beautify the place of My sanctuary, And the place of My feet I make honourable. Smith's Literal Translation The glory of Lebanon shall come to thee, the cypress, the plane tree, and the box tree together, to adorn my holy place; and I will honor the place of my foot. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe glory of Libanus shall come to thee, the Ar tree, and the box tree, and the pine tree together, to beautify the place of my sanctuary: and I will glorify the place of my feet. Catholic Public Domain Version The glory of Lebanon will arrive before you, the fir tree and the box tree and the pine tree together, to adorn the place of my sanctification. And I will glorify the place of my feet. New American Bible The glory of Lebanon shall come to you— the juniper, the fir, and the cypress all together— To bring beauty to my sanctuary, and glory to the place where I stand. New Revised Standard Version The glory of Lebanon shall come to you, the cypress, the plane, and the pine, to beautify the place of my sanctuary; and I will glorify where my feet rest. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe glory of Lebanon shall come to you, the fir tree, the pine, and the cypress together, to beautify the place of my sanctuary; and I will make the place of my feet glorious. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The honor of Lebanon shall come to you, the beautiful cypress and the cedar as one, to glorify the place of my holiness, and the place of my feet I shall glorify OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The glory of Lebanon shall come unto thee, The cypress, the plane-tree and the larch together; To beautify the place of My sanctuary, And I will make the place of My feet glorious. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the glory of Libanus shall come to thee, with the cypress, and pine, and cedar together, to glorify my holy place. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Future Glory for Zion…12For the nation or kingdom that will not serve you will perish; it will be utterly destroyed. 13The glory of Lebanon will come to you— its cypress, elm, and boxwood together— to adorn the place of My sanctuary, and I will glorify the place of My feet. 14The sons of your oppressors will come and bow down to you; all who reviled you will fall facedown at your feet and call you the City of the LORD, Zion of the Holy One of Israel.… Cross References The glory of Lebanon will come to you— Isaiah 35:2 It will bloom profusely and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon. They will see the glory of the LORD, the splendor of our God. 2 Chronicles 2:8 Send me also cedar, cypress, and algum logs from Lebanon, for I know that your servants have skill to cut timber there. And indeed, my servants will work with yours Ezra 3:7 They gave money to the masons and carpenters, and food and drink and oil to the people of Sidon and Tyre to bring cedar logs from Lebanon to Joppa by sea, as authorized by Cyrus king of Persia. its cypress, elm, and boxwood together— Isaiah 41:19 I will plant cedars in the wilderness, acacias, myrtles, and olive trees. I will set cypresses in the desert, elms and boxwood together, Isaiah 44:14 He cuts down cedars or retrieves a cypress or oak. He lets it grow strong among the trees of the forest. He plants a laurel, and the rain makes it grow. Isaiah 55:13 Instead of the thornbush, the cypress will grow, and instead of the brier, the myrtle will spring up; this will make a name for the LORD, an everlasting sign, never to be destroyed.” to adorn the place of My sanctuary, Psalm 96:6 Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and beauty fill His sanctuary. 2 Chronicles 3:5 He paneled the main room with cypress, which he overlaid with fine gold and decorated with palm trees and chains. Exodus 15:17 You will bring them in and plant them on the mountain of Your inheritance—the place, O LORD, You have prepared for Your dwelling, the sanctuary, O Lord, Your hands have established. and I will glorify the place of My feet. Ezekiel 43:7 and He said to me, “Son of man, this is the place of My throne and the place for the soles of My feet, where I will dwell among the Israelites forever. The house of Israel will never again defile My holy name—neither they nor their kings—by their prostitution and by the funeral offerings for their kings at their deaths. Psalm 99:5 Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at His footstool; He is holy! 1 Chronicles 28:2 Then King David rose to his feet and said, “Listen to me, my brothers and my people. It was in my heart to build a house as a resting place for the ark of the covenant of the LORD and as a footstool for our God. I had made preparations to build it, Revelation 21:24-26 By its light the nations will walk, and into it the kings of the earth will bring their glory. / Its gates will never be shut at the end of the day, because there will be no night there. / And into the city will be brought the glory and honor of the nations. Revelation 21:10-11 And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the holy city of Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God, / shining with the glory of God. Its radiance was like a most precious jewel, like a jasper, as clear as crystal. Revelation 21:18-21 The wall was made of jasper, and the city itself of pure gold, as pure as glass. / The foundations of the city walls were adorned with every kind of precious stone: The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald, / the fifth sardonyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, and the twelfth amethyst. … Revelation 22:2 down the middle of the main street of the city. On either side of the river stood a tree of life, bearing twelve kinds of fruit and yielding a fresh crop for each month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. Treasury of Scripture The glory of Lebanon shall come to you, 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. the glory. Isaiah 35:2 It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing: the glory of Lebanon shall be given unto it, the excellency of Carmel and Sharon, they shall see the glory of the LORD, and the excellency of our God. Isaiah 41:19,20 I will plant in the wilderness the cedar, the shittah tree, and the myrtle, and the oil tree; I will set in the desert the fir tree, and the pine, and the box tree together: … Isaiah 55:13 Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir tree, and instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree: and it shall be to the LORD for a name, for an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off. to beautify Ezra 7:27 Blessed be the LORD God of our fathers, which hath put such a thing as this in the king's heart, to beautify the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem: the place Isaiah 66:1 Thus saith the LORD, The heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: where is the house that ye build unto me? and where is the place of my rest? 1 Chronicles 28:2 Then David the king stood up upon his feet, and said, Hear me, my brethren, and my people: As for me, I had in mine heart to build an house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of our God, and had made ready for the building: Psalm 96:6 Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. Jump to Previous Adorn Beautiful Beautify Box Box-Tree Cypress Feet Fir Fir-Tree Glorify Glorious Glory Holy Honourable Juniper Lebanon Pine Pine-Tree Plane Plane-Tree Resting-Place Sanctuary Together TreeJump to Next Adorn Beautiful Beautify Box Box-Tree Cypress Feet Fir Fir-Tree Glorify Glorious Glory Holy Honourable Juniper Lebanon Pine Pine-Tree Plane Plane-Tree Resting-Place Sanctuary Together TreeIsaiah 60 1. The glory of the church in the abundant access of the Gentiles.15. And the great blessings after a short affliction The glory of Lebanon will come to you— This phrase refers to the renowned beauty and majesty of Lebanon's forests, particularly its cedar trees, which were highly prized in the ancient world. Lebanon's cedars were used in the construction of Solomon's Temple (1 Kings 5:6) and symbolize strength and durability. The "glory" coming to Zion signifies the wealth and resources of the nations being brought to God's people, indicating a future time of restoration and blessing. its cypress, elm, and boxwood together— to adorn the place of My sanctuary, and I will glorify the place of My feet. Persons / Places / Events 1. LebanonA region known for its majestic cedar trees, symbolizing strength and beauty. In biblical times, Lebanon was famous for its forests, which provided materials for building and decoration, especially in the construction of temples and palaces. 2. Cypress, Elm, and Boxwood These are types of trees mentioned in the verse. They represent the best and most valuable resources, which are brought to beautify and glorify God's sanctuary. 3. Sanctuary Refers to the holy place where God dwells among His people. In the context of Isaiah, it symbolizes the future glory and restoration of Jerusalem and the temple. 4. The Place of My Feet A metaphor for God's dwelling place on earth, often associated with the temple in Jerusalem. It signifies God's presence and His intention to dwell among His people. Teaching Points God's Glory in RestorationIsaiah 60:13 speaks of a future time when God's glory will be fully manifested in His sanctuary. This points to the ultimate restoration and beautification of God's people and His dwelling place. The Best for God's Sanctuary The use of the finest materials from Lebanon signifies that God deserves our best. In our lives, we should offer our best resources, talents, and efforts to glorify God. God's Presence Among His People The "place of My feet" indicates God's desire to dwell among His people. We should cultivate a life that welcomes and honors God's presence. Symbolism of Trees The trees symbolize strength, beauty, and endurance. As believers, we are called to be like these trees, deeply rooted in faith and bearing fruit for God's kingdom. Future Hope and Fulfillment This verse points to the eschatological hope of God's kingdom, where His glory will be fully revealed. It encourages us to live with an eternal perspective, anticipating the fulfillment of God's promises. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 60:13?2. How does Isaiah 60:13 reflect God's glory through nature and creation? 3. What role do "the glory of Lebanon" and "the pine, the fir" play? 4. How can we apply the beauty of God's sanctuary in our daily lives? 5. Connect Isaiah 60:13 with other scriptures about God's dwelling place. 6. How does Isaiah 60:13 inspire us to honor God's house today? 7. What does Isaiah 60:13 reveal about God's promise to glorify His sanctuary? 8. How does Isaiah 60:13 reflect the relationship between nature and divine worship? 9. Why is the glory of Lebanon significant in Isaiah 60:13? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 60? 11. What does the Bible mention about Lebanon? 12. What do the cedars of Lebanon symbolize in the Bible? 13. If Isaiah 13 was written in the 8th century BCE, why do some scholars suggest it reflects later events, raising questions about its authorship and date? 14. What does the Bible mention about Lebanon? What Does Isaiah 60:13 Mean The glory of Lebanon will come to you• The phrase points to the finest resources of Lebanon—renowned for majestic forests—moving toward Zion. • Scripture treats Lebanon’s grandeur as a gift for God’s purposes (Isaiah 35:2; 1 Kings 5:6–10). • Literally, Israel will receive the best of surrounding nations in the day of restoration (Isaiah 60:5, 9). • Spiritually, this highlights God’s power to redirect earthly splendor for His people’s benefit (Haggai 2:7–9). its cypress, elm, and boxwood together • Three prized timbers symbolize strength, beauty, and durability—everything needed for sacred building. • Their joint mention stresses abundance and unity in service to God (1 Kings 6:15, 34; Ezekiel 27:6). • Just as Solomon imported cedar for the first temple, the future worship center will be supplied with the best materials, underscoring tangible, literal fulfillment. to adorn the place of My sanctuary • “Sanctuary” refers to the specific location where God chooses to dwell among His people (Ezekiel 37:26–28). • The adornment is not for human vanity but to honor the Holy One (Psalm 29:2; Isaiah 2:2–3). • This anticipates the millennial temple and ultimately the New Jerusalem, where God’s dwelling is glorious (Revelation 21:3, 10–11). and I will glorify the place of My feet • God calls the temple “the place of My feet,” echoing Psalm 99:5 and Isaiah 66:1, where heaven is His throne and earth His footstool. • He Himself guarantees its splendor, ensuring that the site of His earthly presence matches His heavenly majesty (1 Chronicles 28:2; Ezekiel 43:7). • The promise underlines divine initiative: human contributions serve, but God supplies the true glory. summary Isaiah 60:13 assures Israel that, in God’s decisive future, the finest resources of Lebanon will literally flow to Zion. Precious timbers—symbols of strength and beauty—will outfit God’s sanctuary, making His dwelling place on earth resplendent. The passage underscores two certainties: the nations’ wealth will serve the worship of the LORD, and God Himself will personally glorify the site where His feet rest. What begins with imported wood ends with divine glory, confirming that every element of creation ultimately honors its Creator. (13) The glory of Lebanon . . .--The prophet sees in the new Jerusalem a revival of the glories of the days of Solomon. The cedars of Lebanon, and other trees of the forest, are to furnish timber for its buildings, or even to be planted in the courts of the Temple, or in its open places and streets (Psalm 52:8; Psalm 92:12-13; Isaiah 35:2).The box is probably, as in Isaiah 41:19, a species of cedar. The place of my feet is clearly parallel with the "sanctuary" of the previous clause. So the word "footstool" is used of the Temple in Psalm 99:5; Psalm 132:7. . . . Verse 13. - The glory of Lebanon shall come (comp. Isaiah 35:2; Isaiah 41:19). Considered as imagery, the representation is that the barren hills which stand about Jerusalem shall, in the new state of things, be decked with tall and beautiful forest trees, all the sylvan scenery of Lebanon being transported to Southern Palestine, so as to encompass the city of God with a garden as delightful as that of Eden. The spiritual meaning is that graces of all kinds shall abound in and around the holy city, and shall make it beautiful and glorious. The fir tree, the pine tree, and the box together (comp. Isaiah 41:19, where the same words occur in the same order; and, for the trees intended, see the comment on that passage). To beautify the place of my sanctuary. Not with "avenues of cedars and plane trees leading up to it" (Delitzsch), which was a style of ornamentation quite unknown to the lie-brews; but with groves, and thickets, and sylvan glades, and wooded slopes all around it, as round the Syrian temples in the Lebanon. The place of my feet. The Jewish temple, as the special place of God's presence upon earth, was frequently termed "God's footstool" (1 Chronicles 28:2; Psalm 99:5; Psalm 132:7; Lamentations 2:1). He that towers above the heavens had there set his foot. The metaphor is transferred to the renovated Zion.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The gloryכְּב֤וֹד (kə·ḇō·wḏ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness of Lebanon הַלְּבָנוֹן֙ (hal·lə·ḇā·nō·wn) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3844: Lebanon -- a wooded mountain range on the northern border of Israel will come יָב֔וֹא (yā·ḇō·w) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to you— אֵלַ֣יִךְ (’ê·la·yiḵ) Preposition | second person feminine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to its pine, בְּר֛וֹשׁ (bə·rō·wōš) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1265: A cypress, tree, a lance, a musical instrument fir, תִּדְהָ֥ר (tiḏ·hār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8410: Enduring, a species of hard-wood, lasting tree and cypress וּתְאַשּׁ֖וּר (ū·ṯə·’aš·šūr) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8391: A species of cedar together— יַחְדָּ֑ו (yaḥ·dāw) Adverb Strong's 3162: A unit, unitedly to adorn לְפָאֵר֙ (lə·p̄ā·’êr) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 6286: To gleam, embellish, to boast, to explain, oneself, to shake a, tree the place מְק֣וֹם (mə·qō·wm) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition of My sanctuary, מִקְדָּשִׁ֔י (miq·dā·šî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 4720: A consecrated thing, place, a palace, sanctuary, asylum and I will glorify אֲכַבֵּֽד׃ (’ă·ḵab·bêḏ) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 3513: To be heavy, weighty, or burdensome the place וּמְק֥וֹם (ū·mə·qō·wm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition of My feet. רַגְלַ֖י (raḡ·lay) Noun - fdc | first person common singular Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda Links Isaiah 60:13 NIVIsaiah 60:13 NLT Isaiah 60:13 ESV Isaiah 60:13 NASB Isaiah 60:13 KJV Isaiah 60:13 BibleApps.com Isaiah 60:13 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 60:13 Chinese Bible Isaiah 60:13 French Bible Isaiah 60:13 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 60:13 The glory of Lebanon shall come (Isa Isi Is) |
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