Topical Bible: Lebanon: Called: Mount Lebanon

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Introduction

Lebanon, often referred to as Mount Lebanon in the Bible, is a region of significant historical and theological importance. Known for its majestic cedar trees, Lebanon is frequently mentioned in the Scriptures, symbolizing strength, beauty, and grandeur. The region's geographical and cultural context provides a rich backdrop for various biblical narratives and prophecies.

Geographical Context

Mount Lebanon is a mountain range in the modern-day country of Lebanon, stretching parallel to the Mediterranean coast. The range is renowned for its cedar forests, which have been prized since ancient times for their quality and durability. These cedars are frequently mentioned in the Bible, symbolizing the splendor and majesty of God's creation.

Biblical References

1. Cedar Trees of Lebanon: The cedars of Lebanon are emblematic of strength and beauty. In the construction of the Temple, Solomon used these cedars, highlighting their importance and value. As recorded in 1 Kings 5:6 , Solomon requested, "So give orders that cedars of Lebanon be cut for me. My servants will work with yours, and I will pay you for your servants according to whatever you say."

2. Symbol of Majesty and Power: The cedars are often used metaphorically to describe the majesty of nations or individuals. In Psalm 92:12 , the righteous are compared to these trees: "The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, and grow like a cedar in Lebanon."

3. Prophetic Imagery: Lebanon is frequently used in prophetic literature to convey messages of judgment or restoration. Isaiah 2:13 speaks of the day of the Lord's judgment: "against all the cedars of Lebanon, lofty and lifted up, against all the oaks of Bashan."

4. Beauty and Fertility: The lushness and fertility of Lebanon are celebrated in the Song of Solomon, where the beloved's beauty is likened to the verdant landscape of Lebanon. Song of Solomon 4:8 states, "Come with me from Lebanon, my bride, come with me from Lebanon."

5. Divine Craftsmanship: The grandeur of Lebanon's forests is seen as a testament to God's creative power. In Psalm 104:16 , it is written, "The trees of the LORD have their fill, the cedars of Lebanon that He planted."

Historical and Cultural Significance

Lebanon's historical significance extends beyond its biblical mentions. The region was known for its skilled craftsmen and builders, contributing to the construction of significant structures in ancient Israel, including Solomon's Temple. The Phoenicians, who inhabited the coastal areas of Lebanon, were renowned for their seafaring and trade, influencing the cultural and economic landscape of the ancient Near East.

Theological Implications

From a theological perspective, Lebanon serves as a symbol of God's provision and majesty. The cedars, in their strength and beauty, reflect the glory of God's creation and His ability to provide for His people. The prophetic use of Lebanon in Scripture underscores themes of judgment and redemption, illustrating the broader narrative of God's relationship with His creation.

Conclusion

While Lebanon's role in the biblical narrative is multifaceted, its enduring legacy is one of beauty, strength, and divine craftsmanship. The cedars of Lebanon continue to inspire awe and reverence, serving as a powerful symbol of God's majesty and the splendor of His creation.

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Judges 3:3
Namely, five lords of the Philistines, and all the Canaanites, and the Sidonians, and the Hivites that dwelled in mount Lebanon, from mount Baalhermon to the entering in of Hamath.
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Come from Lebanon, My Spouse, Come from Lebanon, Come; Thou Shalt ...
... Until now, I have called thee My fair one, My Well-beloved, My dove, but ... designated
by the mountains of Amana, Shenir and Herman, which are near Mount Lebanon. ...
/.../guyon/song of songs of solomon/8 come from lebanon my.htm

How Solomon Fortified the City of Jerusalem, and Built Great ...
... to him; those I mean that dwelt in Mount Lebanon, and as ... she was beyond measure
astonished at the house which was called the Forest of Lebanon, as also ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 6 how solomon fortified.htm

From the Eleventh Chapter.
... is within the temple leave out."] The space which is called the court ... first chapter
of Ezekiel: "Behold, Assur was a cypress in Mount Lebanon." Assur, deeply ...
/.../commentary on the apocolypse of the blessed john/from the eleventh chapter.htm

Constantine Destroyed the Places Dedicated to the Idols, and ...
... and that of Venus at Aphaca, near Mount Lebanon and the ... a star descended from the
top of Lebanon and sunk ... At that time a port of Gaza, called Majuma, wherein ...
/.../chapter v constantine destroyed the places.htm

The Building of the Golden House.
... sound of a hammer or any tool heard on Mount Moriah ... built a wonderful house for himself,
and another called the "house of the forest of Lebanon," where he ...
/.../lathbury/childs story of the bible/chapter xxvi the building of.htm

How Moses Sent Some Persons to Search Out the Land of the ...
... When Moses had led the Hebrews away from thence to a place called Paran, which ... the
borders of Egypt, came to the city Hamath, and to Mount Lebanon; and having ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 14 how moses sent.htm

The Eastern Sects: Nestorians, Jacobites, Copts, Armenians.
... Christians of East India are a branch of them, and so called from the ... in Abyssinia;
[159] the Armenians, and the ancient Maronites on Mount Lebanon (who were ...
/.../ 21 the eastern sects .htm

A Discourse
... he did was build the palace which was called the house of Lebanon because of ... In a
cool, shady mountain, which made it resemble Mount Lebanon.' Dr. Gill ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/a discourse.htm

The Joy of Unbroken Communion
... That lie along the side of Mount Gilead ... of living waters and flowing streams from
Lebanon: she carries ... He has called her His garden, a paradise of pomegranates ...
//christianbookshelf.org/taylor/union and communion/section iii the joy of.htm

Abraham's Four Surrenders
... that there are a great many Christians who are what might be called Haran Christians. ...
And on the plains of Sharon I could look up to Mount Lebanon, and up at ...
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