Song 5:13 | CPDV | STEP | His head is like the finest gold. His locks are like the heights of palm trees, and as black as a raven.

Song of Solomon 5:13

13 His head is like the finest gold. His locks are like the heights of palm trees, and as black as a raven. ^{▼▼5:13The bride describes the appearance of the groom, but her description reveals her insights into his inner self. The gold of his head represents his trustworthy leadership and his pure love. +The Church describes the Christ; his external features reveal his inner sanctity. His head is called gold because He is pure in love and the perfect leader. His heights are tall and black, signifying that complete knowledge and understanding of Christ is unreachable and unknowable.(Conte)}