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Isaiah 60:13

Isaiah 60:13 in Multiple Translations

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.

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.

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.

The glory of Lebanon will come to you, the cypress, the plane, and the sherbin-tree together, to make my holy place beautiful; and the resting-place of my feet will be full of glory.

The glory of Lebanon will come to you: cedars, acacias, and myrtle trees, to make my Temple beautiful and to honor the place I choose to live.

The glory of Lebanon shall come vnto thee, the firre tree, the elme and the boxe tree together, to beautifie the place of my Sanctuarie: for I will glorifie the place of my feete.

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.

“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.

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.

The 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.

The glorious/beautiful things in Lebanon will be brought to you— lumber from cypress trees and fir trees and pine trees — to be used to make my temple beautiful. When that is done, my temple [MTY] will truly be glorious!

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HEB כְּב֤וֹד הַ/לְּבָנוֹן֙ אֵלַ֣יִ/ךְ יָב֔וֹא בְּר֛וֹשׁ תִּדְהָ֥ר וּ/תְאַשּׁ֖וּר יַחְדָּ֑ו לְ/פָאֵר֙ מְק֣וֹם מִקְדָּשִׁ֔/י וּ/מְק֥וֹם רַגְלַ֖/י אֲכַבֵּֽד
כְּב֤וֹד kâbôwd H3519 glory N-cs
הַ/לְּבָנוֹן֙ Lᵉbânôwn H3844 Lebanon Art | N-proper
אֵלַ֣יִ/ךְ ʼêl H413 to(wards) Prep | Suff
יָב֔וֹא bôwʼ H935 Lebo V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
בְּר֛וֹשׁ bᵉrôwsh H1265 cypress N-ms
תִּדְהָ֥ר tidhâr H8410 elm N-ms
וּ/תְאַשּׁ֖וּר tᵉʼashshûwr H8391 boxtree Conj | N-fs
יַחְדָּ֑ו yachad H3162 unitedness Adv
לְ/פָאֵר֙ pâʼar H6286 to beautify Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a
מְק֣וֹם mâqôwm H4725 place N-ms
מִקְדָּשִׁ֔/י miqdâsh H4720 sanctuary N-ms | Suff
וּ/מְק֥וֹם mâqôwm H4725 place Conj | N-ms
רַגְלַ֖/י regel H7272 foot N-fd | Suff
אֲכַבֵּֽד kâbad H3513 to honor V-Piel-Imperf-1cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 60:13

כְּב֤וֹד kâbôwd H3519 "glory" N-cs
Glory refers to great honor or splendor, often used to describe God's majesty, as in Psalm 138:5 where David praises God's glorious name. It can also refer to wealth or abundance, like in Genesis 31:1 where Jacob's wealth is described.
Definition: 1) glory, honour, glorious, abundance 1a) abundance, riches 1b) honour, splendour, glory 1c) honour, dignity 1d) honour, reputation 1e) honour, reverence, glory 1f) glory
Usage: Occurs in 189 OT verses. KJV: glorious(-ly), glory, honour(-able). See also: Genesis 31:1; Psalms 113:4; Psalms 3:4.
הַ/לְּבָנוֹן֙ Lᵉbânôwn H3844 "Lebanon" Art | N-proper
Lebanon is a mountain range in Israel, named for its white snow or limestone peaks, often mentioned in Psalms and other books.
Definition: Combined with biq.ah (בִּקְעָה " Valley" H1237I) § Lebanon = "whiteness" a wooded mountain range on the northern border of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: Lebanon. See also: Deuteronomy 1:7; Psalms 104:16; Psalms 29:5.
אֵלַ֣יִ/ךְ ʼêl H413 "to(wards)" Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
יָב֔וֹא bôwʼ H935 "Lebo" V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
בְּר֛וֹשׁ bᵉrôwsh H1265 "cypress" N-ms
A cypress tree or a type of evergreen is what this word refers to, also used to make objects like lances or musical instruments, as seen in the KJV translation 'fir tree'.
Definition: 1) cypress, fir, juniper, pine 1a) a noble tree (lit.) 1b) of stateliness (fig.) 1c) material for temple
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: fir (tree). See also: 2 Samuel 6:5; Isaiah 14:8; Psalms 104:17.
תִּדְהָ֥ר tidhâr H8410 "elm" N-ms
This word refers to a type of durable tree, possibly an oak or elm. In the Bible, it is sometimes translated as 'pine tree'.
Definition: 1) a species of hardwood tree 1a) perhaps boxwood, elm
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: pine (tree). See also: Isaiah 41:19; Isaiah 60:13.
וּ/תְאַשּׁ֖וּר tᵉʼashshûwr H8391 "boxtree" Conj | N-fs
This Hebrew word refers to a box tree, possibly a cedar or cypress, known for its erectness. It is translated as box tree in the KJV Bible.
Definition: 1) a species of tree 1a) box tree-a small evergreen tree 1b) perhaps cypress or cedar
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: box (tree). See also: Isaiah 41:19; Isaiah 60:13.
יַחְדָּ֑ו yachad H3162 "unitedness" Adv
This adverb means together, describing people doing something in unity, like in Psalm 133:1.
Definition: 1) union, unitedness
Usage: Occurs in 139 OT verses. KJV: alike, at all (once), both, likewise, only, (al-) together, withal. See also: Genesis 13:6; Psalms 62:10; Psalms 2:2.
לְ/פָאֵר֙ pâʼar H6286 "to beautify" Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a
This verb means to make something beautiful or to boast about oneself. It can also mean to explain or make something clear. In the Bible, it is used to describe pride or beauty. The KJV translates it as 'beautify' or 'glorify'.
Definition: 1) to glorify, beautify, adorn 1a) (Piel) to glorify, beautify 1b) (Hithpael) 1b1) to glorify oneself 1b2) to get glory to oneself, be glorified
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: beautify, boast self, go over the boughs, glorify (self), glory, vaunt self. See also: Exodus 8:5; Isaiah 49:3; Psalms 149:4.
מְק֣וֹם mâqôwm H4725 "place" N-ms
Maqom means a place or location, like a city or a region. It can also refer to a condition of the body or mind. This term is used to describe a wide range of locations and situations.
Definition: 1) standing place, place 1a) standing place, station, post, office 1b) place, place of human abode 1c) city, land, region 1d) place, locality, spot 1e) space, room, distance 1f) region, quarter, direction 1g) give place to, instead of
Usage: Occurs in 379 OT verses. KJV: country, [idiom] home, [idiom] open, place, room, space, [idiom] whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 1:9; Deuteronomy 12:3; 1 Kings 20:24.
מִקְדָּשִׁ֔/י miqdâsh H4720 "sanctuary" N-ms | Suff
A sanctuary or holy place, like a temple or palace, set apart for God or idols, a sacred space.
Definition: 1) sacred place, sanctuary, holy place 1a) sanctuary 1a1) of the temple 1a2) of the tabernacle 1a3) of Ezekiel's temple 1a4) of Jehovah
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: chapel, hallowed part, holy place, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 15:17; Lamentations 1:10; Psalms 68:36.
וּ/מְק֥וֹם mâqôwm H4725 "place" Conj | N-ms
Maqom means a place or location, like a city or a region. It can also refer to a condition of the body or mind. This term is used to describe a wide range of locations and situations.
Definition: 1) standing place, place 1a) standing place, station, post, office 1b) place, place of human abode 1c) city, land, region 1d) place, locality, spot 1e) space, room, distance 1f) region, quarter, direction 1g) give place to, instead of
Usage: Occurs in 379 OT verses. KJV: country, [idiom] home, [idiom] open, place, room, space, [idiom] whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 1:9; Deuteronomy 12:3; 1 Kings 20:24.
רַגְלַ֖/י regel H7272 "foot" N-fd | Suff
This word also means a foot, like when God says he will tread on the wicked in Malachi 4:3. It's used to describe human and animal feet, as well as the base of objects like tables or idols.
Definition: 1) foot 1a) foot, leg 1b) of God (anthropomorphic) 1c) of seraphim, cherubim, idols, animals, table 1d) according to the pace of (with prep) 1e) three times (feet, paces) Aramaic equivalent: re.gal (רְגַל "foot" H7271)
Usage: Occurs in 232 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] be able to endure, [idiom] according as, [idiom] after, [idiom] coming, [idiom] follow, (broken-)foot(-ed, -stool), [idiom] great toe, [idiom] haunt, [idiom] journey, leg, [phrase] piss, [phrase] possession, time. See also: Genesis 8:9; 2 Samuel 22:39; Psalms 8:7.
אֲכַבֵּֽד kâbad H3513 "to honor" V-Piel-Imperf-1cs
This word can mean to honor or make something weighty, like when God is glorified in Psalm 138, or to be heavy with burdens, as the Israelites were in Exodus 18.
Definition: : honour/glory 1) to be heavy, be weighty, be grievous, be hard, be rich, be honourable, be glorious, be burdensome, be honoured 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be heavy 1a2) to be heavy, be insensible, be dull 1a3) to be honoured 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made heavy, be honoured, enjoy honour, be made abundant 1b2) to get oneself glory or honour, gain glory 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to make heavy, make dull, make insensible 1c2) to make honourable, honour, glorify 1d) (Pual) to be made honourable, be honoured 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to make heavy 1e2) to make heavy, make dull, make unresponsive 1e3) to cause to be honoured 1f) (Hithpael) 1f1) to make oneself heavy, make oneself dense, make oneself numerous 1f2) to honour oneself
Usage: Occurs in 108 OT verses. KJV: abounding with, more grievously afflict, boast, be chargeable, [idiom] be dim, glorify, be (make) glorious (things), glory, (very) great, be grievous, harden, be (make) heavy, be heavier, lay heavily, (bring to, come to, do, get, be had in) honour (self), (be) honourable (man), lade, [idiom] more be laid, make self many, nobles, prevail, promote (to honour), be rich, be (go) sore, stop. See also: Genesis 13:2; Job 6:3; Psalms 15:4.

Study Notes — Isaiah 60:13

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1 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,
2 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.
3 Psalms 132:7 Let us go to His dwelling place; let us worship at His footstool.
4 Psalms 96:6 Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and beauty fill His sanctuary.
5 Ezra 7:27 Blessed be the LORD, the God of our fathers, who has put into the heart of the king to so honor the house of the LORD in Jerusalem,
6 Isaiah 55:13 Instead of the thornbush, a cypress will grow, and instead of the brier, a myrtle will spring up; they will make a name for the LORD, an everlasting sign, never to be destroyed.”
7 Isaiah 66:1 This is what the LORD says: “Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me? Or where will My place of repose be?
8 Hosea 14:6–7 His shoots will sprout, and his splendor will be like the olive tree, his fragrance like the cedars of Lebanon. They will return and dwell in his shade; they will grow grain and blossom like the vine. His renown will be like the wine of Lebanon.
9 Isaiah 41:19–20 I will plant cedars in the wilderness, acacias, myrtles, and olive trees. I will set cypresses in the desert, elms and boxwood together, so that all may see and know, may consider and understand, that the hand of the LORD has done this and the Holy One of Israel has created it.”

Isaiah 60:13 Summary

[Isaiah 60:13 is a beautiful picture of God's promise to bring glory and splendor to His people, using the rich resources of Lebanon to adorn His sanctuary, just as He promises to bring the wealth of the nations to His city in Isaiah 60:11. This verse reminds us that God's presence is what brings true beauty and worth to our lives, and that He desires to dwell among His people, as seen in Exodus 25:8. As we reflect on this verse, we can ask God to help us prepare our hearts to be a sanctuary for His presence, and to trust Him to bring about His promises of restoration and glorification, just as He promises in Isaiah 61:3.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of Lebanon's glory in Isaiah 60:13?

The glory of Lebanon refers to the rich cedar and other trees that will be used to beautify God's sanctuary, symbolizing the wealth and splendor that will be brought to God's people, as seen in Isaiah 60:11 where the wealth of the nations will be brought into the city.

What does the phrase 'the place of My feet' mean in this verse?

The phrase 'the place of My feet' is a reference to the temple or sanctuary where God dwells, as seen in Ezekiel 43:7, and God promises to glorify this place, emphasizing His presence and honor.

How does this verse relate to the broader theme of Isaiah 60?

Isaiah 60:13 is part of a larger vision of God's restoration and glorification of His people, where the city of God will be exalted and the nations will come to worship Him, as seen in Isaiah 60:14-15 where the sons of oppressors will bow down and the city will be an everlasting pride.

What is the ultimate goal of God's glorification of His sanctuary?

The ultimate goal is to bring honor and worship to God, as seen in Psalm 96:8, where the nations are called to ascribe to the Lord the glory due to His name, and to bring His people into a deeper relationship with Him, as promised in Isaiah 60:19-20 where God will be their everlasting light.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are some ways that God's glory can be reflected in my life and worship, just as the glory of Lebanon will adorn God's sanctuary?
  2. How can I prepare my heart to be a sanctuary for God's presence, just as the temple was prepared with precious materials?
  3. What are some areas in my life where I need God's glorification and restoration, and how can I trust Him to bring about His promises?
  4. In what ways can I participate in God's mission to bring the wealth of the nations to His sanctuary, as seen in Isaiah 60:11?

Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 60:13

The glory of Lebanon shall come unto thee,.... Which are the trees that grew upon it, especially the cedars, for which it was famous, as well as the other trees after mentioned.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 60:13

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.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 60:13

The glory of Lebanon; the box, the fir, the pine, and the cedar, on account whereof Lebanon grew so famous; a metonymy of the efficient: kings and great ones, the glory of the world, and also persons of a lower rank, the pines, firs, and box trees, as also the choicest persons, endued with the special gifts of the Holy Ghost, shall be the materials and members of Christ’ s church, as those also of a lower size and measure. We find the godly called trees, . They shall have sweet communion together; the box shall not envy the pine, nor the pine despise the box, they shall worship the Lord together. To beautify: this is the reason and end why the glory of Lebanon is to be brought hither: by these trees understand the beauty and nobility of the church; trees being both for building and for beautifying. The place of my sanctuary; the temple, wherein was the sanctuary; this being a type of the church, both actively, as that which his presence sanctifieth; and passively, as that wherein he is worshipped and sanctified. The place of my feet, viz. the ark, , described here by a periphrasis; so called, because, supposing God after the manner of man to sit as on a seat between the wings of the cherubims, his feet would rest upon the ark, and therefore called the mercy-seat, . The temple and Zion is called his rest, ,14, and all this is made good in the gospel church, .

Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 60:13

Isaiah 60:13 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.Ver. 13. The glory of Lebanon.] The best cedars there, in allusion to the building of the material temple by Solomon, and afterwards by Ezra; q.d., Whatsoever is good in the world, either in understanding, virtue, or doctrine, shall be sanctified and employed for the building up of the Church. The fir tree, the pine tree, and the box tree.] Which from those that would, but cannot, bring better, shall be well accepted. And I will make the place of my feet glorious,] ie., My Church, when at lowest, and the members thereof, even the meanest of them. Hence also Christ’ s name, "King of kings and Lord of lords," is written "on his thigh," i.e., on his lower parts.

Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 60:13

(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 (Psalms 52:8; Psalms 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 Psalms 99:5; Psalms 132:7.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 60:13

Verse 13. And I will make the place of my feet glorious - "And that I may glorify the place whereon I rest my feet"] The temple of Jerusalem was called the house of God, and the place of his rest or residence. The visible symbolical appearance of God, called by the Jews the schechinah, was in the most holy place, between the wings of the cherubim, above the ark. This is considered as the throne of God, presiding as King over the Jewish state; and as a footstool is a necessary appendage to a throne, (See Clarke on Isaiah 52:2,) the ark is considered as the footstool of God, and is so called, Psalms 99:6; 1 Chronicles 28:2. The glory of Lebanon] That is, the cedar.

Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 60:13

13. Forest trees from Lebanon shall be brought for the adornment of the Temple. It is difficult to say whether the reference be to building materials for the sacred edifice, or to ornamental trees planted in the Temple-courts. The former view, though less poetic, is more probable; and it is certainly unfair to cite the proverbial expressions of Isa 60:17 as an argument against it. the fir tree, the pine tree, and the box together] See ch. Isaiah 41:19. the place of my sanctuary] is the Temple (Jeremiah 17:12), not the city of Jerusalem, as the place where the Temple is situated. the place of my feet] Cf. Ezekiel 43:7 (“the place of the soles of my feet”).

Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 60:13

The glory of Lebanon - The ‘glory of Lebanon,’ here means the trees that grew on Lebanon (see the notes at Isaiah 35:2).

Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 60:13

13. The glory of Lebanon — The whole of it, here specified in its trees, shall be employed to beautify thee: as it did so, literally, in Zion’s temple under Solomon, so shall it in the exalted

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