Hence, when Lord and LORD are combined, the former represents the general title and the latter signifies God's sacred name, called ἄρρρητον (Iehovah), the ineffable, inscribed on the golden plate worn by the high priest. The mountains of Israel, upon which the idols of false gods stood, do not perceive with ears but, by the command and might of their Creator, they perceive and comprehend Him. This is akin to how the sea fled and the Jordan turned back (Ps. 113), not with physical eyes, which they lack. To the sea, He commanded: Be still, be quiet (Mk. 4:39), and ordered the winds to cease, and instructed the worm to nourish the plant that shaded Jonah (Jon. 4). Of the earth, it is declared, He that looks upon the earth and causes it to tremble (Psalm 103:32). The prophet addresses them to signal the destruction of idols and altars, and the annihilation of all the rituals with which they previously honored these false gods. The mountains of Israel can also represent the leaders who possess greater authority, wisdom, knowledge, and resources. It is noteworthy that although the prophet speaks against the mountains, he also addresses the hills, rocks, and valleys, which depict lesser degrees of dignity and understanding. Figuratively, mountains symbolize those who have attained complete insight, hills refer to those who possess slightly less, rocks symbolize those lacking knowledge who derive faith from others and strive for God but without understanding (Rom. 10), and valleys represent the least among the Church, who may be lower in wisdom and life but still remain in fellowship with the family of the Lord. All of them are summoned to hear the divine word so they may comprehend the Lord’s commands according to their own circumstances and understanding.
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