Song 5:16 | JFB | STEP | 16. Literally, "His palate is sweetness, yea, all over loveliness," that is, He is the essence of these qualities. mouth —so , not the same as "lips" ( ), His breath ( ). "All over," all the beauties scattered among creatures are transcendently concentrated in Him ( ). my beloved —for I love Him. my friend

Song of Solomon 5:16

16. Literally, "His palate is sweetness, yea, all over loveliness," that is, He is the essence of these qualities.

mouth—so So 1:2, not the same as "lips" (So 5:13), His breath (Isa 11:4; Joh 20:22). "All over," all the beauties scattered among creatures are transcendently concentrated in Him (Col 1:19; 2:9).

my beloved—for I love Him.

my friend—for He loves me (Pr 18:24). Holy boasting (Ps 34:2; 1Co 1:31).