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Isaiah 14:8 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Isaiah 14:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 14 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Yea, the fir trees rejoice at thee, and the cedars of Lebanon, saying, Since thou art laid down, no feller is come up against us.”
Isaiah 14:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 14:8
'Yea, the fir trees rejoice at thee, and the cedars of Lebanon, saying, Since thou art laid down, no feller is come up against us.' Even trees celebrate! This poetic personification shows creation itself rejoices at Babylon's fall. Specifically, Lebanon's famous cedars and fir trees—which Babylonian kings cut down for their building projects—are safe now that the 'feller' (woodcutter/destroyer) is 'laid down' (dead/fallen). This is more than poetry; it's theology: human sin affects creation, and human judgment/restoration affects creation. The trees' joy anticipates Isaiah 55:12 and Romans 8:1...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 14:8
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“when I cast him down to Sheol with those who descend into the pit; and all the trees of Eden”
“fir tree”
“and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing; and all the trees of the fields shall clap their hands.”