Isaiah 40:16 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

And Lebanon is not sufficient to burn, nor the beasts thereof sufficient for a burnt offering.

Lebanon is not sufficient to burn - All Lebanon's forests would not supply fuel enough to burn sacrifices worthy of the glory of God (Isaiah 66:1; 1 Kings 8:27; Psalms 50:8-13.

Nor the beasts thereof - which abounded in Lebanon.

Sufficient for a burnt offering.

Isaiah 40:16

16 And Lebanon is not sufficient to burn, nor the beasts thereof sufficient for a burnt offering.