His legs are as pillars of marble, set upon sockets of fine gold: his countenance is as Lebanon, excellent as the cedars.
Pillars - strength and steadfastness. Contrast man's "legs" (Ecclesiastes 12:3). Allusion to the temple pillars, Jachin (He shall establish) and Boaz (in it is strength) (1 Kings 5:8-9; 1 Kings 7:21), the "cedars" of "Lebanon." Contest man's legs. in which there is no lasting strength (Psalms 147:10; Ecclesiastes 12:3). Jesus Christ's "legs" were not broken on the cross, though the thieves' were: on them rests the weight of our salvation. Sockets of fine gold - His sandals, answering to the bases of the pillars; "set up from everlasting." From the head (Song of Solomon 5:11) to the feet, He is "of fine gold." He was tried in the fire and found without alloy.
Countenance - rather, His aspect, including both mien and stature (cf. margin, 2 Samuel 23:21 with 1 Chronicles 11:23). From the several parts she proceeds to the general effect of the whole person of Jesus Christ.
Lebanon - so called from the white limestone rocks.
Excellent - Hebrew, Bachur-literally, choice; i:e., fair and tall as the cedars of Lebanon, (Ezekiel 31:3, etc.) Majesty is the prominent thought (Psalms 21:5). Also the cedar's duration (Hebrews 1:11); greenness (Luke 23:31); and refuge afforded by it (Ezekiel 17:22-23).