Isaiah 40:16

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Isaiah 40:16

BSB
Lebanon is not sufficient for fuel, nor its animals enough for a burnt offering.
AKJV
And Lebanon is not sufficient to burn, nor the beasts thereof sufficient for a burnt offering.
CPDV
And Lebanon will not be sufficient to start a fire, and its animals will not be sufficient for a burnt offering.
ERV
And Lebanon is not sufficient to burn, nor the beasts thereof sufficient for a burnt offering.
NHEB
Lebanon is not sufficient to burn, nor its animals sufficient for a burnt offering.
SMT
And Lebanon not enough to burn, and its beasts not enough for a burnt-offering.

Commentary for Isaiah 40:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Isaiah 40:16
Summary
Creation insufficient for adequate divine worship
Place
Lebanon
Event
Sacrifice inadequacy described
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
Teaching