New Torrey's Topical Textbook: Rev. R. A. Torrey

Cedar, The

• Planted by God Ps. 104:16; Isa. 41:19
• Made to glorify God Ps. 148:9
• Lebanon celebrated for Judg. 9:15; Ps. 92:12
• Banks of rivers favorable to the growth of Num. 24:6
• Imported largely by Solomon 1 Ki. 10:27
• Described as
  • High Isa. 37:24; Ezek. 17:22; Amos 2:9
  • Spreading Ps. 80:10, 11
  • Fragrant Song 4:11
  • Graceful and beautiful Ps. 80:10; Ezek. 17:23
  • Strong and durable Isa. 9:10
• Considered the first of trees 1 Ki. 4:33
• Extensive commerce in 1 Ki. 5:10, 11; Ezra 3:7
• Used in
  • Building temples 1 Ki. 5:5, 6, 6:9, 10
  • Building palaces 2 Sam. 5:11; 1 Ki. 7:2, 3
  • Making masts of ships Ezek. 27:5
  • Making wardrobes Ezek. 27:24
  • Making chariots Song 3:9
  • Purifying the leper Lev. 14:4-7, 49-52
  • Preparing the water of separation Num. 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 Ezek. 17:3
  • Instrumental in propagating Ezek. 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 Song 5:15; Ezek. 17:22, 23
  • Beauty and glory of israel Num. 24:6
  • Saints in their rapid growth Ps. 92:12
  • Powerful nations Ezek. 31:3; Amos 2:9
  • Arrogant rulers Isa. 2:13, 10:33, 34