Bible Dictionary
Cedar
The cedar was a tall, durable, fragrant tree, especially associated with Lebanon. Its wood was prized for temples, palaces, ships, and carved work, and it symbolized strength and majesty.
Biblical Usage
Cedars are called the glory of Lebanon and symbolize height, strength, majesty, and royal supremacy. The righteous are compared to a flourishing cedar. Cedar wood was also used in ritual cleansing and in the construction of the temple and royal buildings.
Scripture References
Ezekiel 31:3-5
Psalms 80:10
Psalms 92:12
Ezekiel 31:6-9
Song of Solomon 4:11
Hosea 14:6
1 Kings 6:9
1 Kings 6:10
Jeremiah 22:14
Ezekiel 27:5
Isaiah 44:14
Isaiah 35:2
Isaiah 60:13
2 Samuel 5:11
2 Samuel 7:2
2 Samuel 7:7
1 Kings 5:6
1 Kings 5:8
1 Kings 5:10
Ezra 3:7
Isaiah 2:13
Ezekiel 17:3
Ezekiel 17:22
Ezekiel 17:23
Ezekiel 17:31
Amos 2:9
Zechariah 11:1
Zechariah 11:2
Job 40:17
Psalms 29:5
Leviticus 14:6
1 Kings 7:2
1 Kings 10:27
Ezekiel 31:3-6