Overview:
Libanus, more commonly known as Lebanon, is a significant geographical and historical region mentioned in the Bible. It is renowned for its majestic cedar trees and its mountainous terrain. The name "Libanus" is derived from the Hebrew word "Laban," meaning "white," likely referring to the snow-capped peaks of the Lebanon mountain range. This region holds considerable importance in biblical narratives and symbolism.

Biblical References:
Libanus is frequently mentioned in the Old Testament, often in the context of its famous cedars. These trees were highly valued for their quality and were used in the construction of significant biblical structures, including Solomon's Temple. In 1 Kings 5:6 , Solomon requests cedar wood from Hiram, king of Tyre, stating, "So give orders that cedars of Lebanon be cut for me."

The beauty and grandeur of Libanus are also celebrated in the poetic and prophetic books of the Bible. In the Song of Solomon 4:8 , the bridegroom invites the bride, "Come with me from Lebanon, my bride, come with me from Lebanon." This passage highlights the region's allure and its symbolic representation of beauty and majesty.

Symbolism and Significance:
Libanus is often used symbolically in the Bible to represent strength, beauty, and majesty. The cedars of Lebanon are emblematic of durability and grandeur, as seen in Psalm 92:12 : "The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, and grow like a cedar in Lebanon." This imagery underscores the enduring and flourishing nature of the righteous.

The prophets also use Lebanon as a metaphor for pride and loftiness. In Isaiah 2:13 , the cedars of Lebanon are mentioned in the context of God's judgment against human arrogance: "against all the cedars of Lebanon, lofty and lifted up, and against all the oaks of Bashan."

Historical Context:
In ancient times, Lebanon was known for its dense forests and abundant natural resources. The cedars of Lebanon were particularly prized by neighboring civilizations, including the Egyptians, Assyrians, and Babylonians, for their use in construction and shipbuilding. The region's strategic location along the Mediterranean coast made it a vital area for trade and cultural exchange.

Cultural and Theological Implications:
Libanus, with its cedars, serves as a powerful symbol in biblical literature, representing not only physical beauty and strength but also spiritual truths. The cedars' use in the construction of the Temple signifies the incorporation of the finest materials in the worship of God, reflecting the importance of offering our best to the Lord.

In Christian theology, the imagery of Lebanon and its cedars can be seen as a metaphor for the Church and the believer's life. Just as the cedars are deeply rooted and reach great heights, so too are Christians called to be deeply rooted in faith and to grow in spiritual maturity.

Conclusion:
While the Bible does not provide extensive narratives about the people or specific events in Libanus, its frequent mention and symbolic use underscore its importance in biblical thought. The region's natural beauty and resources serve as a backdrop for illustrating divine truths and human experiences throughout Scripture.Libanus

[LEBANON]

LIBANUS

lib'-a-nus.

See LEBANON.

Observations on the Words of John the Baptist John I. ...
... Who, indeed, but Christ could dare to claim the Church as His bride, whom He alone,
and none other, hath called from Libanus, saying: "Come hither from Libanus ...
/.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/chapter x observations on the.htm

Israel in Canaan.
... In the north, rise the high mountains of Libanus, a spur from which goes the whole
length of the land, and forms two slopes, whence the rivers flow, either ...
//christianbookshelf.org/yonge/the chosen people/lesson v israel in canaan.htm

On the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
... Quasi cedrus exaltata sum in Libano, it quasi cypressus in monte Sion. "I was exalted
like a cedar in Libanus, and as a cypress-tree on Mount Sion.". ...
//christianbookshelf.org/tauler/the inner way/sermon xxii on the exaltation.htm

Aristobulus is Taken Off by Pompey's Friends, as is his Son ...
... But Ptolemy, the son of Menneus, who was then ruler of Chalcis, under Libanus, took
his brethren to him by sending his son Philippio for them to Ascalon, who ...
/.../chapter 9 aristobulus is taken.htm

Psalm XXIX.
... "The Lord shall break the cedars of Libanus." The Lord by repentance shall break
them that are lifted on high by the splendour of earthly nobility, when to ...
/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm xxix.htm

Whether Man Can Make Satisfaction to God?
... and all that he has, does not suffice to pay what he owes for the blessing of creation,
wherefore it is written (Is.40:16) that "the wood of Libanus shall not ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether man can make satisfaction.htm

How Every Nation was Denominated from their First Inhabitants.
... 2. The children of Ham possessed the land from Syria and Amanus, and the mountains
of Libanus; seizing upon all that was on its sea-coasts, and as far as the ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 6 how every nation.htm

The Transformation of Rome from a Pagan into a Christian City.
... There is also a name, LIBANUS, under which another hand has written EPISCOPUS,
and, lower down, LIBANUS EPI[SCOPUS]. It is very ...
/.../lanciani/pagan and christian rome/chapter i the transformation of.htm

How Solomon Built Himself a Royal Palace, Very Costly and Splendid ...
... He also went and cut down materials of timber out of the mountain called Libanus,
for the roof of temples; and when he had pulled down the ancient temples, he ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 5 how solomon built.htm

Psalm LXXII.
... of the Lord, prepared on the summit of the mountains: of which here he speaketh,
"in the tops of the mountains." "Highly superexalted above Libanus shall be ...
/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm lxxii.htm

Libanus
Libanus. Liars, Libanus. Libation . Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia LIBANUS.
lib'-a-nus. See LEBANON. Liars, Libanus. Libation . ...
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Anti-libanus
Anti-libanus. Antilibanus, Anti-libanus. Antilogemena . Int. Standard Bible
Encyclopedia ANTI-LIBANUS. an-ti-lib'-a-nus. See LEBANON. ...
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Antilibanus
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia ANTI-LIBANUS. an-ti-lib'-a-nus. See LEBANON. ...
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Liars (14 Occurrences)

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Libation (29 Occurrences)

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Lebanon (66 Occurrences)
... leb'-a-non (lebanon; Septuagint Libanos; Vulgate (Jerome's Latin Bible, 390-405
AD) Libanus): 1. Name: Derived from the root labhen, "to be white," probably ...
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Fir-tree (5 Occurrences)
... In APC Sirach 24:13, Wisdom says: "I was exalted like a cedar in Libanus, And as
a cypress tree on the mountains of Hermon." And in Sirach 50:10 the high ...
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Firtree
... In APC Sirach 24:13, Wisdom says: "I was exalted like a cedar in Libanus, And as
a cypress tree on the mountains of Hermon." And in Sirach 50:10 the high ...
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Fir (22 Occurrences)
... In APC Sirach 24:13, Wisdom says: "I was exalted like a cedar in Libanus, And as
a cypress tree on the mountains of Hermon." And in Sirach 50:10 the high ...
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Poplar (4 Occurrences)
... distinguished by its white blossoms and pale leaves. It is common in the
Anti-Libanus. Other species of the poplar are found in ...
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